CeraVe Invisible Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus CNP Laboratory Sun Care Tone Up Protection Sun
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range, though its SPF isn't confirmed on file yet.
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
SurfactantTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCellulose
Absorbent
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Pentylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Silica, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cellulose, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 60, Benzoic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sea Water
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pearl Powder
Tourmaline
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77891, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sea Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pearl Powder, Tourmaline, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Panthenol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Montmorillonite, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Thioctic Acid, Ubiquinone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, CI 77492, CI 77491
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDicaprylyl 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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
