Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen versus Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 .
Published on March 03, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Homosalate 4% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4% • Octocrylene 2% • Water • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone • Steareth-2 • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Hexylresorcinol • Steareth-21 • Behenyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Parfum • Sclerotium Gum • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Maltodextrin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Butylene Glycol • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract • Xanthan Gum
Homosalate 9.95% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Zinc Oxide 10.1% • C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylyl Trisiloxane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Datem • Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polybutene • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer 1% • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Malic Acid • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polysorbate 80 • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Steareth-2 • Steareth-21 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Water
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateAveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SalicylateAveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 WaterAveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 GlycerinAveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 9.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Steareth-21.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 28.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 30.
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
It is the first daily moisturizer with sunscreen that I could use daily, that felt good and did not make me break out. My skin is better after using it for a whole year
It is the first daily moisturizer with sunscreen that I could use daily, that felt good and did not make me break out. My skin is better after using it for a whole year
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
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