Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 versus SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 .
Published on February 15, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 8.9% • Zinc Oxide 3.4% • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Stearic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Asteriscus Graveolens Flower/Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract • Ergothioneine • Ectoin • Squalane • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Dipropylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77499
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Caffeine • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Sodium Citrate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 3.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 4.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 5.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 6.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 7.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 8.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 9.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 23.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 24.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 25.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 26.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 27.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 30.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAlastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 31.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 34.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 35 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
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