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Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted Versus DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46

Sunscreen
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on April 08, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredients Explained

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

When to use

39 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
95% use every day
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191 Routines
98% use in am
2% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted 13 ingredients

1.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Heavy (2) Broke Me Out (1) Drying (1)
RuthC's avatar

RuthC

10 months ago
Review

Two stars purely because it didn't break me out but this stuff sucks, idk why so many FA sufferers seem to like it. The texture is terrible and hard to spread, reapplication is a nightmare, and the tint makes me look totally orange.

#drying
#heavy

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 19 ingredients

2.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Dewy (1) Great Value (1)
SKINBYRH's avatar

SKINBYRH

7 months ago
Review

My favorite SPF. Looks great under makeup, no irritation (I’m cautious about what products I’m using at one time that have niacinamide, so I’m not doubling up) I’ve had no breakouts or issues with this. It’s half the price of a lot of sunscreens out there, which is a plus. Love that it’s FA-safe.

EDIT: If you have hyperpigmentation, I recommend adding a fully mineral sunscreen on top of this. Show more

#medium coverage
#dewy
#satin
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Megan Wanders

9 months ago
Review

Allergic reaction with all red bumps and redness… also very itchy now….

#broke me out
#irritating
#sticky