What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Limonene
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGeraniol
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Parfum, Diisostearyl Malate, Linalool, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Limonene, Titanium Dioxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, CI 42090, Geraniol, CI 19140, Tin Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Talc
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pyrus Communis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Talc, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77120, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Pvp, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Pyrus Communis Flower Extract, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
Titanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as “mineral” by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isn’t as strong as zinc oxide’s, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
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