A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 57.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
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.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Inositol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cocoglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Inositol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne9
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Phosphate, Cocoglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris9
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Urea
Antistatic, Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Yeast Amino Acids
Humectant
Yeast Amino Acids are the amino acids derived from Yeast
Learn more about Yeast Amino Acids →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →
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