Clé de Peau Beauté UV Protective Cream SPF 50+ Versus Clé de Peau Beauté The Foundation SPF 22 - Bf10 Light Buff
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, 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 common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clé de Peau Beauté UV Protective Cream SPF 50+ 54 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté The Foundation SPF 22 50 ingredients
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Clé de Peau Beauté UV Protective Cream SPF 50+ 54 ingredients
Clé de Peau Beauté The Foundation SPF 22 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.4%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 3%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 16.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingIsohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPolybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
Emollient
PEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Trehalose
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentUncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentGarcinia Mangostana Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Talc
Abrasive
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Theanine
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.4%, Octocrylene 3%, Zinc Oxide 16.4%, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, PEG-6, PEG-32, Silica, Trehalose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isostearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Talc, Alcohol, BHT, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Theanine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Mica
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3.9%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantMagnesium Chloride
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Trisodium EDTA
Hydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Dimethylacrylamide
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Barium Sulfate
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
BHT
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Theanine
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3.9%, Titanium Dioxide 3.3%, Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trehalose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Glycine, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Hydrolyzed Silk, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Dextrin Palmitate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Palmitic Acid, Dimethylacrylamide, Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Barium Sulfate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Alcohol, BHT, Silica, Theanine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Iron Oxides
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 MethoxycinnamateWater. 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWe don't have a description for PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether yet.
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.
Learn more about SilicaTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Thymus Serpyllum Extract yet.
You can find hydrolyzed silk in both haircare and skincare products. According to a manufacturer, it can help improve skin and hair hydration.
This ingredient is created by adding acid or enzymes to 'hydrolyze' silk protein.
Due to the origins of this ingredient, it is not vegan. Silk is an animal product from silkworms.
Depending on the source, this ingredient can be considered cruelty-free. It is created from left-over cocoons of silkworms. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about where their hydrolyzed silk comes from.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed SilkWe don't have a description for Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein yet.
Butylene 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.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA yet.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholBHT 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 BHTTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTheanine is an amino acid found in plants and fungal species. It helps hydrate the skin as an emollient and humectant.
Both emollients and humectants help hydrate the skin. Emollients prevent moisture from escaping by creating a thin film on top of the skin. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Fun fact: Theanine gives green tea its special umami flavor.
Learn more about TheaninePhenoxyethanol 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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