What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Acrylates Copolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Laureth-4, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 44.44%
AntimicrobialDibutyl Adipate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Tromethamine
BufferingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 44.44%, Dibutyl Adipate, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Disiloxane, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Tromethamine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tranexamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Stearic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen.
It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation.
Another pro?
It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters.
That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure.
Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters).
On maximum concentrations:
In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is also known as tea tree leaf water or tea tree hydrosol. It functions as an antimicrobial, anti-sebum, astringent, and tonic ingredient.
You can think of it as a gentler, water-version of tea tree oil.
Its star active is terpinen-4-ol, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial.
The water-soluble compounds of tea tree have been shown to calm inflammation by roughly 50% in vitro (with Terpinen-4-ol driving this).
Terpinen-4-ol has also demonstrated strong inhibitory activity against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus.
Before slathering on tea tree water, just know concentrations under 5% are considered more suitable and safer than higher concentrations.
The European Medicines Agency recognizes tea tree-derived ingredients as having well-established use for mild acne and small superficial wounds.
It's a well-researched and skin-friendly option for oily or acne-prone skin.
As with most actives, patch testing is a good idea if your skin leans sensitive.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
