Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 versus Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on August 28, 2023
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, brightening skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
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
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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EU Allergen Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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EU Allergen Free
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Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 59 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 59 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Titanium Dioxide • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Glyceryl Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Peg-40 Stearate • Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Linoleic Acid • Oryzanol • Squalane • Caffeine • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sucrose • Glycerin • Polyquaternium-51 • Lecithin • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Sodium PCA • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Trehalose • Urea • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Stearic Acid • Alumina • Silica • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Disodium EDTA • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77004 • CI 77499 • Mica
Titanium Dioxide 7.3% • Zinc Oxide 6.9% • Trioctyldodecyl Citrate • Butylene Glycol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Steareth-2 • Stearyl Heptanoate • Silica • Lecithin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Gentiana Lutea Root Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sorbitan Tristearate • Linoleic Acid • Polyquaternium-51 • Caprylyl Methicone • Sorbitol • Sodium Rna • Peg-40 Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phytantriol • Stearic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Cellulose • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Stearyl Dimethicone • Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate • Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Pantethine • Bisabolol • Ceteth-2 • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Steareth-20 • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Sodium Stearate • Nylon-12 • Citric Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Nylon-6 • Hexylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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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 DioxideClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg-40 Stearate is a waxy solid made up of polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier and cleanser. Emulsifiers help oils and water mix.
Stearic acid is a a fatty acid. Therefore, Peg-40 stearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Hordeum Vulgare Extract.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Laminaria Saccharina Extract.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier plump and firm. Prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing.
This makes linoleic acid effectives for reducing inflammation, hydrating skin, and firming skin. A side effect may include extra protection against UV damage and free radicals. This is due to linoleic acid strengthening the skin barrier.
Low levels of linoleic acid is also associated with acne-prone skin. By keeping sebum soft, it prevents pores from clogging.
Linoleic acid can is in common foods such as nuts, sunflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
CHEM: 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
Learn more about Linoleic AcidClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Polyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Learn more about LecithinClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 44.
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 46.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 54.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 SilicaClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAClinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 42.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 55.
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.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 45.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 57.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 46.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 58.
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.
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Shade 02 contains this as ingredient number 48.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 59.
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Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 59 ingredients
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Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
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