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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 versus Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ .
Published on October 05, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening 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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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
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 37 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
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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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
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 37 ingredients
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Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 37 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 • Titanium Dioxide • Aluminum Hydroxide • Lauroyl Lysine • Cyclotetrasiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Bee Venom • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Niacinamide • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Ceteareth-20 • Ceteareth-12 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Palmitate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dimer Dilinoleyl Hydrogenated Rosinate • Octocrylene • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Palmitate • Sorbitan Olivate • CI 77492 • Parfum • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Benzyl Alcohol • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Bisabolol • Citric Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
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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.
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen 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.
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneBrilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
Belo Essentials Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 37 ingredients
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Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. Sunblock Gel Cream SPF 30 22 ingredients
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