Dermalogica Porescreen SPF 40 Versus Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40
Updated on June 03, 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 exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Porescreen SPF 40 45 ingredients
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Dermalogica Porescreen SPF 40 45 ingredients
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsododecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Silylate
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Squalene
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLecithin
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Bentonite
AbsorbentCellulose Acetate
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Iron Oxides
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, CI 77891, Silica Silylate, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sea Salt, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Squalene, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10, Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Magnesium Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Bentonite, Cellulose Acetate, Phenylpropanol, Hydrated Silica, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Iron Oxides, Linalool
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 12%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 6%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 12%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 6%, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyester-7, Isohexadecane, Jojoba Esters, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSilica 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 SilicaIngredient Ratings
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Dermalogica Porescreen SPF 40 45 ingredients
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Dermalogica Porescreen SPF 40 45 ingredients
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
This is my holy grail daily sunscreen. I am neurodivergent and have sensory issues and I cannot stand greasy sunscreen on my face unless I am out in the sun and water all day. This goes on smoothly and feels like a primer if you touch it, but I can’t feel it on my face after I put it on. No sunburn yet while using it and I am super pale and the sun hates me. This is also super affordable at Trader Show more
Woooooow - is this even a sunscreen??
I picked this up thinking it was the old TJ sunscreen people liked, not knowing it was this new texture and formula.
I'm poor so I haven't tried the higher end sunscreens like SuperGoop, so this is the first sunscreen I've ever used like this!
If you've ever used the Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel as a makeup primer hack (it's basically just a clear Show more
