Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++ Singapore

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Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++ - Singapore Versus Skintific 5x Ceramide Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

Sunscreen

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Chinese Brand China

Updated on September 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++ 26 ingredients

Skintific 5x Ceramide Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++ 26 ingredients

Skintific 5x Ceramide Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Octocrylene

UV Absorber

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Cyclomethicone

Emollient

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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Benzoic Acid

Beta-Sitosterol

BHT

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Carbomer

Chlorphenesin

Disodium EDTA

Glycerin

Humectant

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Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Lecithin

PEG-32

PEG-400

Phenoxyethanol

Poloxamer 188

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate

Sodium Hydroxide

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Xanthan Gum

5x Ceramide Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

Water

Skin Conditioning

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Glycerin

Humectant

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Dimethicone

Emollient

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C14-22 Alcohols

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide Ns

Ceramide Ng

Ceramide NP

Ceramide As

Ceramide AP

Hyaluronic Acid

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Glycereth-26

Humectant

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Triacontanyl Pvp

Humectant

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Decyl Glucoside

Sorbitan Caprylate

Steareth-21

Tocopheryl Acetate

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Ectoin

Skin Conditioning

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

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Bisabolol

Masking

Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Disodium EDTA

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Maris Aqua

Xanthan Gum

1,2-Hexanediol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Phormidium Persicinum Extract

Antioxidant

Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract

Pancratium Maritimum Extract

Bleaching

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycereth-26, Triacontanyl Pvp, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Decyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Caprylate, Steareth-21, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ectoin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maris Aqua, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phormidium Persicinum Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.

As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.

This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.

One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1

Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”

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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan 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.

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