CAY SKIN Universal Mineral Face Moisturizer with SPF 55 and Squalane
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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CAY SKIN Universal Mineral Face Moisturizer with SPF 55 and Squalane Versus Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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CAY SKIN Universal Mineral Face Moisturizer with SPF 55 and Squalane 47 ingredients

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CAY SKIN Universal Mineral Face Moisturizer with SPF 55 and Squalane 47 ingredients

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Universal Mineral Face Moisturizer with SPF 55 and Squalane

Zinc Oxide 12%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Isoamyl Laurate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Cyclodextrin

Absorbent

Jojoba Esters

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-75 Stearate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Rutin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Lysolecithin

Emulsifying

Sclerotium Gum

Emulsion Stabilising

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceteth-20

Cleansing

Phenylpropanol

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Steareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 1

Pullulan

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Iron Oxides

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Maltodextrin

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Zinc Oxide 12%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Squalane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Rutin, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Ceteth-20, Phenylpropanol, Steareth-20, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Iron Oxides, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium PCA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide

Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Zinc Oxide 12%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Dimethiconol

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Glyceryl Behenate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Isodecyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Isopropyl Isostearate

Emollient
4-5 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyester-7

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica Silylate

Emollient

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tribehenin

Emollient
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tridecyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Water

Skin Conditioning

Zinc Oxide 12%, Allantoin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyester-7, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Tribehenin, Tridecyl Salicylate, Water

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Universal Mineral Face Moisturizer with SPF 55 and Squalane
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Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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When to use

CAY SKIN Universal Mineral Face Moisturizer with SPF 55 and Squalane 47 ingredients

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients

5 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
14 Routines
93% use in am
7% use in pm
93% use every day
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