Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Balea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 versus Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 .
Published on February 05, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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
Balea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 25 ingredients
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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EU Allergen Free
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Non Vegan
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Alcohol Free
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Balea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 25 ingredients
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 32 ingredients
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Balea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 25 ingredients
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 32 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Dibutyl Adipate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Panthenol • Sclerotium Gum • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Propylene Glycol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Sorbitol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Glycerin • Octocrylene • Niacinamide • Dimethicone • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Titanium Dioxide • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Panthenol • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • Aminomethyl Propanol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Alumina • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Decyl Glucoside • Simethicone • Butylene Glycol • Piroctone Olamine • Disodium Phosphate • Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate • Xanthan Gum • Silver Chloride • Propylene Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 NiacinamideBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ethylhexyl 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 SalicylateBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 BenzoateBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 TriazineBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GlycolBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBalea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Balea Niacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Altruist Antioxidant Face Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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nasaye
The first few applications it felt great, but after a few weeks of using it started pilling badly. Such a shame!
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