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Avène SPF50+ Mineral Cream Versus Cetaphil Sun SPF 50+ Gel

Sunscreen

French Brand

American Brand

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Avène SPF50+ Mineral Cream 29 ingredients

Cetaphil Sun SPF 50+ Gel 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Avène SPF50+ Mineral Cream 29 ingredients

Cetaphil Sun SPF 50+ Gel 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

SPF50+ Mineral Cream

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Glycerin

Humectant

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Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifying

Alumina

Abrasive

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Hexyl Laurate

Emollient

C30-45 Alkyl Methicone

Emollient

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

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C30-45 Olefin

Skin Conditioning

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Disodium EDTA

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Antioxidant

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Silk Amino Acids

Sodium Chloride

Sorbic Acid

Talc

CI 77891

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Water

Xanthan Gum

Sun SPF 50+ Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Alcohol

Antimicrobial

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Dibutyl Adipate

Emollient

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

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Dimethicone

Emollient

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Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Cyclodextrin

Absorbent

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV Filter

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Silica

Decyl Glucoside

Triethanolamine

Xanthan Gum

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Lauryl Glucoside

Cleansing

BHT

Antioxidant

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

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

Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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 Benzoate

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.

It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.

This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.

Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.

Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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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.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum