Cancer Council Face Day Wear CC Cream Mineral Zinc Oxide SPF 50 - Light Tint Versus Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gentle Milk SPF 50+ Pa++++
Updated on September 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Cancer Council Face Day Wear CC Cream Mineral Zinc Oxide SPF 50 24 ingredients
Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gentle Milk SPF 50+ Pa++++ 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cancer Council Face Day Wear CC Cream Mineral Zinc Oxide SPF 50 24 ingredients
Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gentle Milk SPF 50+ Pa++++ 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Colloidal Silver
AntimicrobialDimethicone
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 Dimethicone, Colloidal Silver, 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 ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientBis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Dimethicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Glycerin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dextrin Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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.
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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
Stearic 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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