BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30 Versus Lancaster Sun Sensitive Face Cream SPF 50+ Comforting Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30 37 ingredients
Lancaster Sun Sensitive Face Cream SPF 50+ Comforting Cream 57 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30 37 ingredients
Lancaster Sun Sensitive Face Cream SPF 50+ Comforting Cream 57 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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSolidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Glycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dextrin Palmitate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Nylon-12
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Hirsutum Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXanthophylls
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Stearate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, BHT, Bisabolol, Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Gossypium Hirsutum Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Mica, Panthenol, Pantolactone, PEG-8, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Ruby Powder, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Tapioca Starch, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Xanthophylls, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 77891
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneWater. 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 GlycerinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic Acid1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30 37 ingredients
Lancaster Sun Sensitive Face Cream SPF 50+ Comforting Cream 57 ingredients
Reviews
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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30 37 ingredients
Great product, it just makes me hella oily.
Seems to do the job but it pulls very easily and seems to make my skin seem greasy
Lancaster Sun Sensitive Face Cream SPF 50+ Comforting Cream 57 ingredients
I bought this sunscreen spontaneously at the airport, but unfortunately, it caused breakouts on my forehead. After checking the ingredients, I realized it’s not fungal acne safe, which explains why it didn’t work for my skin.
