Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 - Beige 30 Versus La Mer The Radiant SkinTint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Fair
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 40 ingredients
La Mer The Radiant SkinTint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 89 ingredients
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Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 40 ingredients
La Mer The Radiant SkinTint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 89 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.8%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 15.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silanetriol
Magnesium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSorbic Acid
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ultramarines
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.8%, Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 15.2%, Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Alumina, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysine, Propylene Carbonate, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Magnesium Chloride, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sorbic Acid, BHT, Tocopherol, Ultramarines, Iron Oxides, Mica
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 5.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientAlgae Extract
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Helichrysum Arenarium Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantMentha Viridis Leaf
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sucrose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientLecithin
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningDimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingTourmaline
Yeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGalactoarabinan
Nylon-12
Zeolite
AbsorbentSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%, Titanium Dioxide 5.3%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Laureth-4, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Algae Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Polyethylene, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Mentha Viridis Leaf, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sucrose, Glycerin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Caffeine, Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Lactis Proteinum, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Pvp, Tourmaline, Yeast Polysaccharides, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Yeast Extract, Isostearic Acid, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Stearic Acid, Tromethamine, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Galactoarabinan, Nylon-12, Zeolite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Boron Nitride, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alcohol Denat., Tin Oxide, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidAluminum 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 HydroxideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaIngredient Ratings
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