What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientEthylhexyl PCA
HumectantMea-Salicylate
Preservative
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyethylene, Tribehenin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexyl PCA, Mea-Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Alumina
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aroma
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylcellulose
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcoat Powder
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Isostearyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Octocrylene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Alumina, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oleth-10, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Aroma, Glycerin, Lecithin, Ethylcellulose, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcoat Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Benzoic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, CI 19140
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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.
Also 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Octocrylene 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 OctocrylenePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
