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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Chanel UV Essentiel SPF 50 versus Medik8 C-Tetra® Luxe Lipid Vitamin C Enhanced Radiance Serum .

Published on June 11, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen French Brand France
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Chanel UV Essentiel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Medik8 C-Tetra® Luxe Lipid Vitamin C Enhanced Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

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32% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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