Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 versus Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ .
Last updated on August 16, 2023. Published on December 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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
Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 36 ingredients
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 36 ingredients
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 36 ingredients
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ 19 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate • Propanediol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • C20-22 Alcohols • Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Glycerin • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Parfum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium Hydroxide • Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract • Picea Abies Wood Extract • Vitis Vinifera Juice • Citric Acid • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopherol • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool
Water • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Dibutyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Glycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Benzyl Alcohol • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Chloride • Tocopherol
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 WaterCaudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateCaudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate.
Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 TriazoneCaudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for C20-22 Alcohols.
Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 TriazineCaudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCaudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCaudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCaudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50 36 ingredients
Ivatherm Ivapur Anti-Shine Fluid SPF50+ 19 ingredients
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