What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberAcrylates Copolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberSilica
AbrasiveBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberOctocrylene
UV AbsorberTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingDimethicone, 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 ConditioningDisiloxane
Skin ConditioningTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV AbsorberPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberTromethamine
BufferingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Tranexamic Acid
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide Eos
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca 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
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2026.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
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 created by distilling parts of the tea tree plant. The bark and leaves of the tea tree plant are rich in Terpinen, an antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people due to its linalool and limonene content.
Learn more about tea tree benefits here.
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