Allies of Skin The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel Versus SkinCity Skincare Daily Defense Protection SPF 50
Updated on May 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Allies of Skin The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel 21 ingredients
SkinCity Skincare Daily Defense Protection SPF 50 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Allies of Skin The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel 21 ingredients
SkinCity Skincare Daily Defense Protection SPF 50 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Extract
Perfuming
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecyl Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Callus Culture Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Punica Granatum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Glycerin
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingTridecane
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, Undecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, C15-19 Alkane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate, Tridecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalene, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycine Soja Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Lauroyl Lysine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Allies of Skin The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel 21 ingredients
SkinCity Skincare Daily Defense Protection SPF 50 31 ingredients
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