B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30
Updated on December 04, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingMentha Aquatica Extract
TonicMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyether-1
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mentha Viridis Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Behenyl Alcohol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Propylene Glycol, Polyether-1, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingIsobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingEthyl Linalool
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingCyclamen Aldehyde
MaskingGamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
Perfuming
Citronellyl Acetate
MaskingMethyl Dimethylmethylenecyclohexane Carboxylate
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat., Cyclopentasiloxane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Ethylene Brassylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ethyl Linalool, Triethanolamine, Cyclamen Aldehyde, Gamma-Undecalactone, Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal, Citronellyl Acetate, Methyl Dimethylmethylenecyclohexane Carboxylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateHomosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateGlycerin 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneSilica 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 SilicaButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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.
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B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
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B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
very good sunscreen! i've used 7 bottles up, it was a go-to during accutane and the cold winter months!! it takes a bit to dry down but I've always gotten complements on how dewy my skin looks when this dries down a bit! i would recommend it to combo to dry skin, might be just a bit too much for oily skin. although I'm not the biggest fan of the packaging, the sunscreen formula makes up for it!
I do not think this is fungal acne safe
Hi! I just check the ingredient list and it contains "Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate". How is this labeled fungal acne safe?
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
Greasy but doesn't cause breakout nor burned my skin. Still sad bcz they discontinued this product ðŸ˜
