Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Works for:
Sun protection
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Works for:
Sun protection
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
Mica, Titanium dioxide, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Polyethylene, Diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Polybutene, Diisostearyl malate, Isononyl isononanoate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Parfum, Punica granatum seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Cetyl palmitate, Benzoic acid, Oxidized polyethylene, Bht, Silica, Sodium saccharin, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Amyl cinnamal, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Unknown, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 17200, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Ci 75470
