Daylong Liposomale Lotion SPF 30 - Protect & Care Versus Cien Sun Lotion SPF 50 High
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Daylong Liposomale Lotion SPF 30 - Protect & Care 19 ingredients
Cien Sun Lotion SPF 50 High 30 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Daylong Liposomale Lotion SPF 30 - Protect & Care 19 ingredients
Cien Sun Lotion SPF 50 High 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sorbitol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl Phosphate, Triethanolamine, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Carbomer, BHT, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Disodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Octocrylene, Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Triacontanyl Pvp, Acrylates Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Galactoarabinan, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Cellulose Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol
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 WaterC12-15 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 BenzoateAlcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
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