What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 9%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 9%
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTriethyl Citrate
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPullulan
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentBetaine
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 9%, Water, Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Triethyl Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Sodium Polyacrylate, Betaine, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Linalool, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Amyl Cinnamal, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDistarch Phosphate
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberTapioca Starch
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingCarrageenan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingWater, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Distarch Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tapioca Starch, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silica, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water