Avène Cleanance Sun Cream SPF 50+ Versus Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 - Original
Updated on October 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cleanance Sun Cream SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Avène Cleanance Sun Cream SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Oxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingPEG-100 Stearate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Water, Diisopropyl Adipate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glyceryl Laurate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzoic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Oxothiazolidine, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
Zinc Oxide 21.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Galactoarabinan
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Phytic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 21.7%, Water, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Galactoarabinan, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Bioflavonoids, Glycoproteins, Bisabolol, Ceramide Ng, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tribehenin, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Phytic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateWater. 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 WaterSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Avène Cleanance Sun Cream SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Avène Cleanance Sun Cream SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Absolute favourite SPF - my go-to. Lightweight, sits on the skin nicely, feels great and protects me from breakouts.
bought it because i had no choice before a plane ride in the morning and needed UV protection. was so hard to apply on my skin the texture of it gave me horrible sensory issues. also broke me out badly near the cheek area. haven’t touched it since and never will.
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Something in this made my skin burn like crazy
TL;DR: There are worse options I've tried, but made me break out and has a very strong scent. Expensive for the amount you get. May work for you if your skin isn't acne-prone.
I picked this up because it went viral on social media on release. It did make my skin very glowy and dewy, but it's really not the miracle holy grail influencers want you to believe it is. Maybe it's just not for skin Show more
