Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen Versus Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50
Updated on July 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 33 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 39 ingredients
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Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 33 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
PEG-8 Hyaluronate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 20%, Isododecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trihydroxystearin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica Silylate, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxyapatite, PEG-8 Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Isostearic Acid, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tin Oxide, Ethyl Linoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningTrilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate
CleansingTocopheryl Phosphate
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethiconol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate, Tocopheryl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCi 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 33 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 39 ingredients
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Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 33 ingredients
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50 39 ingredients
I was quite impressed with this sunscreen and I like the fact that is mineral and suitable for fungal acne prone skin. It has a tint which is very minimal but it adds a slight layer of colour to your skin. Its not matte but the finish seems to settle after a few minutes into a natural glow. The price is quite high and unless you need a fungal acne safe sunscreen, I wouldn’t necessarily pay that Show more
