BRTC V10 UV Shield Moisture Essence Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40
Updated on August 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
BRTC V10 UV Shield Moisture Essence Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ 63 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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BRTC V10 UV Shield Moisture Essence Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ 63 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Styrene
Perfuming
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rugosa Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Honey Extract
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Barm Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Montana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pumice Extract
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Styrene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Rugosa Callus Culture Extract, Honey Extract, Glycerin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Lotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract, Barm Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Artemisia Montana Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Yeast Extract, Pumice Extract, Propolis Extract, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Succinate, Linoleic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Pyridoxine, Polyacrylic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Orange Roughy Oil, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Zinc Oxide 22.75%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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When to use
BRTC V10 UV Shield Moisture Essence Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ 63 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
BRTC V10 UV Shield Moisture Essence Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ 63 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Gave me severe cystic acne and horrible texture. It left a major white cast on my skin and just did not work with me.
