What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Acetyl Zingerone
Antioxidant
Melanin
Skin ProtectingBenincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
PEG-Crosspolymer
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Triethyl Citrate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dibutyl Adipate, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Acetyl Zingerone, Melanin, Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Dextrin Palmitate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C13-15 Alkane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, PEG-Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tromethamine, Citric Acid
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Diisopropyl Adipate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Coco-Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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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.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
