What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Benzophenone-3, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Ethoxydiglycol, Phospholipids, Xylitol, Glucose, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Gluconate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Anhydroxylitol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Tapioca Starch
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPhysalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingAlumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Simethicone
Emollient
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylyl Methicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Zinc Oxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Tapioca Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Physalis Angulata Extract, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Simethicone, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
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