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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ciele. Tint & Protect SPF 50+ Tinted Serum Foundation 07 - Tan versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on November 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Foundation American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

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.

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
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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
AHA
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

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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ciele. Tint & Protect SPF 50+ Tinted Serum Foundation 07 - Tan contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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ciele. Tint & Protect SPF 50+ Tinted Serum Foundation 07 - Tan contains this as ingredient number 5.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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ciele. Tint & Protect SPF 50+ Tinted Serum Foundation 07 - Tan contains this as ingredient number 7.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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ciele. Tint & Protect SPF 50+ Tinted Serum Foundation 07 - Tan contains this as ingredient number 9.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 37.

5
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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ciele. Tint & Protect SPF 50+ Tinted Serum Foundation 07 - Tan contains this as ingredient number 21.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
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.

ciele. Tint & Protect SPF 50+ Tinted Serum Foundation 07 - Tan contains this as ingredient number 24.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 45.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

24% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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