Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Versus JMsolution Marine Luminous Pearl Sun Cream Pearl SPF 50+ PA++++

Sunscreen

American Brand

Korean Brand

Updated on July 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients

JMsolution Marine Luminous Pearl Sun Cream Pearl SPF 50+ PA++++ 52 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients

JMsolution Marine Luminous Pearl Sun Cream Pearl SPF 50+ PA++++ 52 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Zinc Oxide 12%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Bisabolol

Masking

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Caprylyl Glycol

Caprylyl Methicone

Dimethicone

Dimethiconol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hexylene Glycol

Isododecane

Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

PEG-10

Humectant

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Propanediol

Solvent

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Trilaureth-4 Phosphate

Emulsifying

Water

Skin Conditioning

Marine Luminous Pearl Sun Cream Pearl SPF 50+ PA++++

Water

Skin Conditioning

Homosalate

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Alcohol Denat.

Octocrylene

Propanediol

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Disiloxane

Niacinamide

Silica

1,2-Hexanediol

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Emollient

Pearl Extract

Antioxidant

Sea Water

Humectant

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Codium Tomentosum Extract

Skin Protecting

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Skin Protecting

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Skin Protecting

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein

Hyaluronic Acid

Ceramide NP

Phospholipids

Phytosphingosine

Phytosterols

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Polypropylsilsesquioxane

Ceteth-10

Emulsifying

Tromethamine

Buffering

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising

1 / 0

Fructooligosaccharides

Humectant

Saccharide Hydrolysate

Humectant

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2

Absorbent

Pullulan

Adenosine

Ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Parfum

Hexyl Cinnamal

Citronellol

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Geraniol

Limonene

Linalool

Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Octocrylene, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Disiloxane, Niacinamide, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Pearl Extract, Sea Water, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Ceteth-10, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Pullulan, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water