What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientCeteareth-30
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHomosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Ceteareth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Hyaluronic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin
Homosalate 6%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 6%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientHomosalate 6%, Octocrylene 6%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Isododecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trihydroxystearin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica Silylate, Polysilicone-11, Hydroxyapatite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethyl Linoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
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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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateHomosalate 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 Octocrylene
