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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on August 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and SPF

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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Serum American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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.

Price

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Buy Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen

Starts at $85.00
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Buy Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50

Starts at $35.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
AHA
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner Vitamin C Serum + SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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