BioNike Defence Sun No-Shine Face Fluid SPF 50+ Versus Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantPoloxamer 407
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Illite
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Coco-Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dibutyl Adipate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Poloxamer 407, Glycerin, Illite, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Carnosine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide 1.8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 0.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsododecane
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Homosalate 9%, Titanium Dioxide 1.8%, Zinc Oxide 0.9%, Water, Dimethicone, Talc, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Benzoic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 Water
