Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector versus Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 .
Published on January 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
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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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.
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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 59 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5% • Titanium Dioxide 3.2% • Zinc Oxide 3.6% • Water • Dimethicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Polydecene • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Hydrated Silica • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer • Hydroxyapatite • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Sodium Rna • Quaternium-90 Bentonite • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Chloride • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-8 Laurate • Propylene Carbonate • Silica • Tocopherol • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77491 • CI 77492
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideClinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Sodium Rna.
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 23.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GlycolClinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 55.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 56.
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 Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 57.
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Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 59 ingredients
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Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 59 ingredients
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