Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ versus Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ .
Published on August 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Dot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ 21 ingredients
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Dot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ 21 ingredients
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ 21 ingredients
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ 30 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Homosalate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Silica • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • Niacinamide • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • BHT • Citric Acid
Water • Isododecane • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Titanium Dioxide • Nylon-12 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Silica • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Acacia Seyal Gum • Allantoin • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateDot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
C12-15 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 BenzoateDot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Silica 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 SilicaDot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Dot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ 21 ingredients
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ 30 ingredients
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Dot & Key Skincare Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ 21 ingredients
Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60 PA++++ 30 ingredients
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