Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer Versus Herbivore Star Seed Sheer Glow Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Herbivore Star Seed Sheer Glow Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 42 ingredients
About this product
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Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Herbivore Star Seed Sheer Glow Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, 4-Butylresorcinol, Hexapeptide-2, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Squalane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Linoleic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Laureth-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glucose
HumectantCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Phytic Acid
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Zinc Oxide, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Inulin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycoproteins, Bioflavonoids, Rubus Idaeus Seed Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, CI 77492, CI 77491, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glucose, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Linalool, Phytic Acid, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Parfum
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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C.
THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!).
Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface.
Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun.
Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin.
A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier).
While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better.
THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady!
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Herbivore Star Seed Sheer Glow Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 42 ingredients
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Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer 32 ingredients
As someone who struggles with fungal acne and dry, sensitive skin, finding a fungal acne-safe moisturizer has been challenging. While this product isn’t officially considered FA-safe, it hasn’t triggered fungal acne for me.
This moisturizer has a consistency that’s almost cream-to-gel, but it leans more on the creamier side. Once applied, it takes some time to absorb into the skin, which I Show more
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