Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 Versus SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Updated on August 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 28 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 28 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 17.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides
Skin ProtectingEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentArctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Titanium Dioxide 2%, Zinc Oxide 17.1%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Citrate
BufferingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
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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Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 28 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
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