Cream Co. SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum Color Corrector Sunscreen Versus Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50
Updated on November 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free 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 fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Cream Co. SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum Color Corrector Sunscreen 28 ingredients
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
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Cream Co. SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum Color Corrector Sunscreen 28 ingredients
Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diethylhexyl Ipdi
Difluorocyclohexyloxyphenol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Diethylsiloxanes
Skin ProtectingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Phosphate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Ipdi, Difluorocyclohexyloxyphenol, Glyceryl Diethylsiloxanes, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Phosphate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, CI 77492, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, Cellulose Gum
Homosalate 9.95%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 10.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylyl Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Datem
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polybutene
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer 1%
Emulsion StabilisingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Malic Acid
Buffering
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate 9.95%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Zinc Oxide 10.1%, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Trisiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Datem, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer 1%, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Malic Acid, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Water
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 WaterZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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