What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientEpilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningAverrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
MaskingCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
EmollientCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica Silylate, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientOctocrylene
UV AbsorberVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
AbrasiveMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingTrifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone, Octocrylene, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ozokerite, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Acetyl Glutamine, Methylpropanediol, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral
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 2025.
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 TriazineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate yet.
Cymbopogon Martini Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the herb palmarosa, Cymbopogon martini, Gramineae
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl 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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water