Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico versus Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey .
Last updated on January 12, 2024. Published on March 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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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 Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey 38 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey 38 ingredients
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Diisopropyl Adipate • Water • Silica • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Alcohol • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • C10-18 Triglycerides • Propylene Glycol • Decyl Glucoside • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Benzoic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Sodium Hydroxide • Stearyl Alcohol • CI 77891 • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Tribehenin • Xanthan Gum
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Titanium Dioxide • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Acrylates Copolymer • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Silica • C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer • Squalane • Ectoin • Cocoglycerides • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Decyl Glucoside • Propyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Alcohol • Cetyl Phosphate • Xanthan Gum • Propylene Glycol • Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Tocopherol • Diisopropyl Adipate • Ubiquinone • CI 77015 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77891 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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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 BenzoateAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 9.
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) is a hybrid and broad-spectrum UV ingredient. It is both a UV absorber and filter.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV filters physically reduce the amount of UV rays from reaching your skin.
Tinosorb M covers a range of 280-400 nm and is photostable. This ingredient is neither oil or water soluble.
Tinosorb M, similarly to Tinosorb S, is not available in the US. However, it is available in the EU and Asia.
Learn more about Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 4.
Diisopropyl Adipate comes from isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.
It is a solvent and emollient. As a solvent, it is used to help other ingredients dissolve into the solution. It is also often used to soften hard ingredients.
Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a thin barrier. This thin barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Diisopropyl AdipateAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 WaterAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 1.
Silica 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 SilicaAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 13.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 8.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 24.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 27.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 GlycerinAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Avène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 35.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Avène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 28.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Avène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 23.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Avène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 GumAvène Ultra Mat Fluid SPF 50+ Mexico contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ultrasun Face SPF 30 Tinted Honey contains this as ingredient number 26.
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