Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Carbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite versus Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen .
Published on August 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Ingredient Info
Carbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Carbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen 29 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Carbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen 29 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Glycerin • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • Undecane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Tridecane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Decyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • Xanthan Gum • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butylene Glycol • Disodium Phosphate • Propylene Glycol
Water • Isoamyl Laurate • Alcohol Denat. • Polyester-8 • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Phenyl Trimethicone • Caprylyl Methicone • Propanediol • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Sodium Hydroxide • Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Hydroxyacetophenone • Acrylates Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Niacinamide • Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Rice Amino Acids • Proline • Arginine • Coco-Glucoside • Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydroxystearic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCarbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneCarbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCarbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Carbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneCarbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Carbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen 29 ingredients
Usage
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Carbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen 29 ingredients
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Carbon Theory SPF 50+ Day-Brite 27 ingredients
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