Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 Versus Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. 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 fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 60 ingredients
Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ 42 ingredients
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Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 60 ingredients
Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 7.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 6.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningTrioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSteareth-2
EmulsifyingStearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Lecithin
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytantriol
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCellulose
AbsorbentMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
Antioxidant
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Pantethine
EmollientBisabolol
Masking
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Steareth-20
CleansingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Stearate
CleansingNylon-12
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientNylon-6
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 7.3%, Zinc Oxide 6.9%, Water, 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, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentTriethanolamine
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Homosalate, Silica, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Octocrylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, Kaolin, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 338, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Silica Silylate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 DioxideWater. 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.
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 SilicaAmmonium 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.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolStearic 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 AcidAluminum 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.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideDisodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
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