Cancer Council Face Day Wear CC Cream Mineral Zinc Oxide SPF 50 Versus Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Lotion Sunscreen 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
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBisabolol
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Masking
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
PEG-15 Cocamine
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylparaben
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTapioca Starch
Cera Alba
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisabolol, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Cocoglycerides, Silica, Dibutyl Adipate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, PEG-15 Cocamine, PEG-40 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sarcosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Tapioca Starch, Cera Alba
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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 SilicaTocopheryl 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!
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