Cancer Council Daily Moisturiser Matte Finish SPF 50+ Versus Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF50+ PA++++
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 3%
UV Absorber
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor 2%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone 2%
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor 2%, Ethylhexyl Triazone 2%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Water, Xanthan Gum
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 9.93%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.494%
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 3%
UV Absorber
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate 2%
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Xylitol
Humectant
PPG-17
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 0.5%
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 0.5%
UV Absorber
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Cleansing
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingHydrogen Dimethicone
Trisodium EDTA
ChelatingPEG-6
HumectantDistearyldimonium Chloride
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
PEG-4
HumectantDimethyl Ether
SolventLinalool
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone, Water, Zinc Oxide 9.93%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.494%, Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Talc, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Octocrylene 3%, PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate 2%, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dextrin Palmitate, Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Xylitol, PPG-17, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 0.5%, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 0.5%, Isostearic Acid, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Trisodium EDTA, PEG-6, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Parfum, BHT, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, PEG-4, Dimethyl Ether, Linalool, Isopropyl Alcohol, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 77491, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citral, Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeOctocrylene is an oil-soluble organic UV filter that mainly absorbs UVB and short wave UVA II light.
Its real superpower is teamwork: octocrylene is remarkably photostable and is most famous for stabilizing avobenzone (the workhorse UVA filter).
This ingredient is commonly used to enhance both UVB and UVA protection due to its unique property in stabilizing avobenzone. It also pulls double duty by boosting water resistance and giving formulas a smooth, spreadable feel.
The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has deemed octocrylene to be safe as a UV-filter at concentrations up to 10% (capped at 9% in propellant sprays). The US also permits it up to 10%.
Two things worth knowing:
You'll usually see this ingredient used in concentrations between 2-10% (higher amounts when used as a stabilizer for avobenzone).
Learn more about OctocryleneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
This ingredient does have a comedogenic rating of 2-3, but this doesn't mean a formula with this ingredient will clog pores.
Human testing has proved that any finished product with this ingredient won't automatically make you break out; it really comes down to concentration, formula, and your skin.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
