Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen SPF 55+ Versus Dot & Key Skincare Strawberry Dew Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen SPF 55+ 17 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Strawberry Dew Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 28 ingredients
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Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen SPF 55+ 17 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Strawberry Dew Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glyceryl Behenate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Benzophenone-3, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Phospholipids, Sodium Gluconate, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCeramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Synthetic Wax, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ceresin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sorbitan Olivate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide 4, Cholesterol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14720
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanol 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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Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen SPF 55+ 17 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Strawberry Dew Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 28 ingredients
