What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Sulfate
Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Fructose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Acetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Arginine, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Inulin, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Asiaticoside, Lactobacillus Ferment, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Coconut Alkanes, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Fructose, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Silica, Coco-Caprylate, Ceramide Ng, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT
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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.
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 TriazineDiethylamino 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 BenzoateIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
