Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ versus Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 .
Last updated on September 15, 2023. Published on September 22, 2023
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, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
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
Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 20 ingredients
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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 20 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Jojoba Esters • Tridecyl Salicylate • Methylheptyl Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Niacinamide • Nylon-12 • Methylpropanediol • Coco-Caprylate • CI 77492 • Silica • Sodium Chloride • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Bisabolol • Allantoin • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Lecithin • Phenylpropanol • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Isostearic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hydroxide
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Zinc Oxide • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Coconut Alkanes • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Lauroyl Lysine • Alumina • Stearic Acid • Coco-Caprylate • Glycerin • Sodium Caprylate • Gelidium Sesquipedale Extract • Maris Aqua • Potassium Olivoyl PCA • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Hydroxide
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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 OxideAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Coco-Caprylate is created from fatty coconut alcohol and caprylic acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel. It may help solubilize other ingredients, or help other ingredients be dispersed evenly.
Coco-Caprylate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-CaprylateAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris 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 TocopherolAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAvène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 20 ingredients
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Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Laboratoires de Biarritz Creme Solaire Alga Maris SPF30 20 ingredients
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