Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 Versus Biretix Hydramat Day SPF 30
Updated on February 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 10 ingredients
Biretix Hydramat Day SPF 30 38 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 10 ingredients
Biretix Hydramat Day SPF 30 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Nylon-12
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
PEG-8
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Nylon-12, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Zinc PCA, Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phenylpropanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, PEG-8, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, BHT, BHA
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 WaterAscorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 10 ingredients
Biretix Hydramat Day SPF 30 38 ingredients
Reviews
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Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 10 ingredients
*NOT FUNGAL ACNE SAFE*
It contains beeswax which for some reason hasn’t been listed on this app. Bought it earlier this year and found out the hard way — broke me out terribly. Looked at the ingredients label on the bottle and it doesn’t match those listed on here.
(Giving 4 stars because this is probably a fine SPF if you don’t have fungal acne. I did find it quite heavy and greasy Show more
