A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for sun protection and barrier repair.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for hydration and barrier repair.
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Chemical sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide

Benefits

Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Maltose, PEG-75, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Distearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Distearate, Stearyl Alcohol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dextrin Palmitate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate, Sorbitan Distearate, Stearic Acid, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Alcohol (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Alcohol (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Emollient
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol →Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate →Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Polysilicone-9
Hair Fixing
Polysilicone-9 is a silicone.
Learn more about Polysilicone-9 →Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →
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