Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 versus Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ .
Last updated on December 06, 2023. Published on December 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ 25 ingredients
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Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ 25 ingredients
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 • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chamomilla Recutita Flower • Parfum • Menthyl Lactate • Disodium EDTA
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Caprylyl Methicone • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Vp/Va Copolymer • Lecithin • Titanium Dioxide • Niacinamide • Dimethicone • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterBrilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateBrilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinBrilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideBrilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Actinidia Chinensis is the extract from kiwi fruit. It contains antioxidants in the forms of Vitamin C and polyphenols.
Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBrilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBrilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABrilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ 25 ingredients
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Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Tinted Sunscreen Sunprofessional SPF50 PA+++ 25 ingredients
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