bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Hydrating Tinted Face Lotion Versus Naked Sundays SPF50 Clear Glow Radiant Sunscreen Serum
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil to hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylic Acid
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCera Alba
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-15 Cocamine
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingGlycerin
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic Acid, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cera Alba, Silica, PEG-15 Cocamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-40 Stearate, Saccharide Isomerate, CI 77491, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, CI 77492, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, CI 77499, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is an oil-soluble used to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays (peak 357 nm).
It's one of the most effective UVA filters available but has a major caveat of photostability: avobenzone is susceptible to photodegradation.
This means it can lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight without the help of a stabilizing agent.
Studies show antioxidants (like vitamin E or vitamin C) and some UV filters (like octocrylene and Tinosorb S) can meaningfully improve its stability in a formulation.
The maximum allowable concentration according to regulation is 3% in the US + Canada, and 5% in the EU, Australia, China, Korea, and ASEAN countries.
It has a well-support safety profile: a comprehensive 2025 review found minimal toxicity with no evidence of carcinogenicity.
Overall, avobenzone is a safe and regulated ingredient used in sunscreen for over 40 years.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
