What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9.8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 9.5%
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Musa Paradisiaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%, Homosalate 9.8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9%, Octocrylene 9.5%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glycerin, Musa Paradisiaca Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Water
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7.5%
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Bisabolol
Masking
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Decanal
MaskingDimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Ethyl Acetoacetate
Perfuming
Ethyl Butyrate
Perfuming
Methyl Caproate
Emollient
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Gamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hexenyl Acetate
Masking
Hexyl Acetate
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Isoamyl Acetate
SolventLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9%, Octocrylene 7.5%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Decanal, Dimethylheptenal, Ethyl Acetoacetate, Ethyl Butyrate, Methyl Caproate, Gamma-Nonalactone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hexenyl Acetate, Hexyl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isoamyl Acetate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHomosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateOctocrylene 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 OctocryleneSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
