Andalou Naturals Daily Shade + Blue Light Defense SPF 30 Versus Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30
Updated on November 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Andalou Naturals Daily Shade + Blue Light Defense SPF 30 47 ingredients
Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Andalou Naturals Daily Shade + Blue Light Defense SPF 30 47 ingredients
Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Argan Stem Cell BB Benefit Balm Untinted SPF 30 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 15.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Tetradecane
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isomalt
HumectantBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingSr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Zinc Oxide 15.7%, Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Tetradecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ectoin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Diheptyl Succinate, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Gluconate, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isomalt, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salix Alba Extract
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Zinc Oxide 20%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 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, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus 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 OilWe don't have a description for Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract yet.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideIngredient Ratings
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