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Last updated on July 11, 2023. Published on May 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer Malaysian Brand Malaysia
Sunscreen American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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.

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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
spf rating
20

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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.

Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.

Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.

Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum 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.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 31.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium 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.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 37.

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Charms Cosmetic Skincare Hydra Fresh Tinted Moisturiser SPF50 Broad Spectrum 41 ingredients

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Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 37 ingredients

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for a no makeup makeup look, this is it. 20W wouldn’t work for me in a foundation, but this product is so light you don’t need an exact...

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for a no makeup makeup look, this is it. 20W wouldn’t work for me in a foundation, but this product is so light you don’t need an exact shade match.

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