What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 13.58%
Cosmetic Colorant
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Bentonite
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 13.58%, Homosalate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Silica, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ectoin, Coco-Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Bentonite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Isododecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningAminoethanesulfinic Acid
Antioxidant
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
EmollientSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCalcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Cleansing
PEG-6
HumectantCitronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Talc, Alcohol, Isododecane, Triethylhexanoin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Silica, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Dextrin Palmitate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sodium Chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Aminoethanesulfinic Acid, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Eucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Calcium Stearate, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Hydrated Silica, BHT, Limonene, Linalool, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, PEG-6, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Geraniol, Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Parfum, CI 17200, CI 19140
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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.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSilica, 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 SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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