AMUSE Meta Fixing Vegan Cushion SPF 45 PA++ - 01 Bosong Versus EltaMD, Inc UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45
Updated on June 29, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
AMUSE Meta Fixing Vegan Cushion SPF 45 PA++ 39 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 19 ingredients
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AMUSE Meta Fixing Vegan Cushion SPF 45 PA++ 39 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
C9-12 Alkane
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Octyldodecanol
EmollientAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77891, Methyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, C9-12 Alkane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77492, Isododecane, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Collagen Extract, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Octyldodecanol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tocopherol, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Polyether-1
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Polyether-1, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneIngredient Ratings
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AMUSE Meta Fixing Vegan Cushion SPF 45 PA++ 39 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 19 ingredients
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AMUSE Meta Fixing Vegan Cushion SPF 45 PA++ 39 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 19 ingredients
Lesvds me glowing and hydrated
I use this every morning and it blends in perfectly with no White cast at the end and leaves my skin feeling soft, hydrated, dewy, and glowy!
This was the first product by EltaMD I ever used, and overall my experience was good through three months of use. This SPF in particular is a dual chemical/physical filter using 9% zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate. Sometimes in particular with chemical UV filters irritation is an important consideration, and I bring this up because while researching this product I did find a small amount of study Show more
