Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen versus AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen .
Last updated on October 22, 2023. Published on August 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.
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.
Ingredient Info
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen 45 ingredients
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen 45 ingredients
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen 41 ingredients
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 5 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 5 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.
Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen 45 ingredients
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen 41 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Homosalate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Dibutyl Adipate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Niacinamide • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Polysilicone-15 • Caprylyl Methicone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Propanediol • Adenosine • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopherol • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Pentylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Silica • Behenyl Alcohol • Tromethamine • Decyl Glucoside • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Juniperus Virginiana Oil • Sodium Polyacrylate • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil • Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil • Propylene Glycol • Copaifera Officinalis Resin • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Xanthan Gum • Polyether-1
Water • Cyclohexasiloxane • Zinc Oxide • CI 77891 • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dibutyl Adipate • Niacinamide • Caprylyl Methicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Betaine • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Inositol • Aluminum Hydroxide • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Stearic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Octyldodecanol • Adenosine • Glycerin • Squalane • Allantoin • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Artemisia Capillaris Extract 0.01% • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterAXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinAXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 26.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateAXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideAXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 9.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineAXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 TocopherolAXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 41.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolAXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 24.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 36.
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen 45 ingredients
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen 41 ingredients
Usage
Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.
When to use
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen 45 ingredients
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen 41 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen 45 ingredients
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen 41 ingredients
Alternatives
Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to AXIS - Y Biome Double Defense Sunscreen.
See 50 alternativesOur Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen.
See 50 alternatives