A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Zinc salt, for hydration and barrier repair.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 57.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Amylose, Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycerin, Inositol, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyl Avocadate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Laureth-12, PEG-100 Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation19
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Boswellia Carterii Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Glucoside →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Limonene
Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent
Limonene is a fragrance.
Learn more about Limonene →Linalool
Deodorant, Perfuming
Linalool is a fragrance.
Learn more about Linalool →
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