Cancer Council Face Day Wear CC Cream Mineral Zinc Oxide SPF 50 Versus Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50+
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 27%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide 27%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Behenate, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Magnesium Sulfate, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Water, Sorbic Acid, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isopropyl Palmitate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Hydrated Silica, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Methylparaben, Parfum, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77004
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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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceDimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateStearic 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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 Gum
