What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-20 Stearate
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Goat Milk Extract
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactobacillus, Cyclodextrin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Propylene Glycol, Goat Milk Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Parfum, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Limonene, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingStearyl Caprylate
EmollientStearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Bisabolol, BHT, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearyl Caprylate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Sucrose Polystearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zingiber Officinale Root 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
