Dr. Jart+ Barrier Beauty Balm SPF 45 - Light Versus Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen - 05 Fairfax
Updated on October 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. 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 fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Jart+ Barrier Beauty Balm SPF 45 34 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 30 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Dr. Jart+ Barrier Beauty Balm SPF 45 34 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 12.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Opuntia Tuna Fruit
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 12.6%, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, C9-12 Alkane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Opuntia Tuna Fruit, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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 WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Jart+ Barrier Beauty Balm SPF 45 34 ingredients
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