Cell Fusion C Laser Sunscreen SPF50+/ PA+++ Versus Pestlo Saferecipe Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on October 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cell Fusion C Laser Sunscreen SPF50+/ PA+++ 36 ingredients
Pestlo Saferecipe Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 52 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cell Fusion C Laser Sunscreen SPF50+/ PA+++ 36 ingredients
Pestlo Saferecipe Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Stearate, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Pullulan
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingUndecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
HumectantSerine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Cyclomethicone, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, CI 77891, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pullulan, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Butylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Undecane, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Phosphatidylcholine, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Zinc 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 OxideDicaprylyl 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.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Cell Fusion C Laser Sunscreen SPF50+/ PA+++ 36 ingredients
Pestlo Saferecipe Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 52 ingredients
Reviews
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Cell Fusion C Laser Sunscreen SPF50+/ PA+++ 36 ingredients
broke me out 😠at first it was fine but as i used it i noticed my skin texture was getting worse then CYSTIC ACNE started to form like after a week or two of usage 💔💔💔 texture wise its creamy, has a pretty strong scent but i didnt mind, i liked the white cast as it gave my skin a nice tone up without looking gray, the oil control is AMAZING to the point that it lowk dries my skin out when im Show more
Pestlo Saferecipe Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 52 ingredients
Better but not best.
This is good for oily acne prone skin.
Minimal white cast.
Did not cause acne
The new formulation has limonene and linolol which are fragrances at the bottom of the list. Never trully absorbed by the skin. It leaves that slightly tacky film. You only know it is there when you touch your skin.
It clings to dry flaky skin
