Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 versus Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 .
Published on February 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free day moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils, silicones and sulfates
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 29 ingredients
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 29 ingredients
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 29 ingredients
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 46 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 20% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Water • Caprylic Acid • Glycerin • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Dimethicone • Magnesium Sulfate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Salix Alba Extract • Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Zea Mays Starch • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Tocopherol • Phenethyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Water • Dicaprylyl Ether • Zinc Oxide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate • Ethyl Oleate • Silica • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate • Magnesium Sulfate • Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract • Magnesium Stearate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xylitylglucoside • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Propanediol • Anhydroxylitol • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Xylitol • Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Tin Oxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • Parfum • CI 77491 • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
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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 OxideAndalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 WaterAndalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAndalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilAndalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidAndalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilAndalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateAndalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolAndalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 29 ingredients
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 46 ingredients
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Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 29 ingredients
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 46 ingredients
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