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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 versus Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 50+ .

Published on June 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia
Sunscreen Swiss Brand Switzerland

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.

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 Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 50+

Starts at $69.50

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
spf rating
50
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

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methoxydibenzoylmethane

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Salicylate

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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 Acetate

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

24% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
71% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Heavy (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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MymyLe

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

A dream for people with very dry skin. It's so nourishing and emollient. I would approach with caution if you have oil/combo skin

Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 50+ 32 ingredients

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