A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 18.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Synthetic Wax, Tocopherol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate (in both products)
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Emollient
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Propylheptyl Caprylate
Emollient
We don't have a description for Propylheptyl Caprylate yet.
Learn more about Propylheptyl Caprylate →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Caprylyl Methicone →Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Disteardimonium Hectorite
Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling
Disteardimonium Hectorite isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite →
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