Clinelle UV Defense SPF 50 Versus Nuface Cover Me Sun Shield SPF 30 PA+++
Updated on September 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clinelle UV Defense SPF 50 20 ingredients
Nuface Cover Me Sun Shield SPF 30 PA+++ 28 ingredients
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Clinelle UV Defense SPF 50 20 ingredients
Nuface Cover Me Sun Shield SPF 30 PA+++ 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycogen
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingMentha Piperita Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Arginine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycogen, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Mentha Piperita Leaf Water
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantHoney Extract
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denat., Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Citric Acid, Ethylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanol 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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Clinelle UV Defense SPF 50 20 ingredients
Nuface Cover Me Sun Shield SPF 30 PA+++ 28 ingredients
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Clinelle UV Defense SPF 50 20 ingredients
Ingredients: Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoy|methane, 1,2 Hexanediol, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Arginine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycogen, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Water, Show more
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