bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ Versus Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30
Updated on June 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ 22 ingredients
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ 22 ingredients
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8%, Water, Beeswax, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Ceramide AP, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Parfum, Menthyl Lactate, Disodium EDTA
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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!
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bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ 22 ingredients
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
