Aqua/water/eau
Skin Conditioning
Aqua/water/eau is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum brings a skincare sunscreen profile to daily uv protection. Notable signals include chemical sunscreen and vitamin E. Texture cues lean silicone slip and hydrating.
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Ingredients List
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Aqua/water/eau
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
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Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Octisalate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate
Skin Conditioning
Tri(polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Avobenzone
Skin Conditioning
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0HydratingPropanediol
Solvent
HydratingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
P-anisic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Barrier supportTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredients Explained
Isododecane
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Octocrylene
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Homosalate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Octisalate
Skin Conditioning
Octisalate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Tri(polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Tri(polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Avobenzone
Skin Conditioning
Avobenzone is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Skin Conditioning
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Acetyl Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Carnosine is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Sphingolipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Glycerin
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Glycerin is a classic humectant that draws water toward the skin surface. It is one of the most reliable support ingredients for making a formula feel hydrating and comfortable.
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Its role is not flashy, but it matters: glycerin can soften the feel of active formulas and help reduce the tight finish that some lightweight serums leave behind.
Propanediol
Solvent, Humectant
Propanediol is a solvent and humectant that helps a formula feel smoother and more hydrated. It can support ingredient delivery while keeping the texture lightweight.
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It is often used as a gentler-feeling functional base ingredient. In this product, read it as part of the formula's comfort and spreadability system rather than as the main treatment claim.
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Magnesium Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
P-anisic Acid
Skin Conditioning
P-anisic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Sodium Citrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used for antioxidant support and skin conditioning. It helps round out formulas that already include brightening or antioxidant ingredients.
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It is often paired with vitamin C and ferulic acid because the trio can support a broader antioxidant story while also making the formula feel more nourishing on skin.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Phenoxyethanol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.
Chlorphenesin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.