Beauty Pie Featherlight UVA/UVB SPF 50 Sunscreen + Primer Versus Revolution Beauty Niacinamide SPF 30 Oil Control Moisturiser
Updated on February 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Beauty Pie Featherlight UVA/UVB SPF 50 Sunscreen + Primer 31 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Niacinamide SPF 30 Oil Control Moisturiser 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Beauty Pie Featherlight UVA/UVB SPF 50 Sunscreen + Primer 31 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Niacinamide SPF 30 Oil Control Moisturiser 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPolysilicone-15
UV FilterEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Polysilicone-11
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingActinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Octocrylene, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Adipate, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Arginine, Propanediol, Silica, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polysilicone-11, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Decyl Glucoside, Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tapioca Starch
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Tapioca Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Serine, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Sorbitol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocrylenePentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 GlycolWater. 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!
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