What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 1%
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 1%
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide 0.75%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Paraffin
Perfuming
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 1%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3%, Benzophenone-3 1%, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide 0.75%, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Polyethylene, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Paraffin
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharin
MaskingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneParaffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
