Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 versus Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser .
Published on June 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry 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.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 25 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
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
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 25 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 25 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Zinc Oxide • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Titanium Dioxide • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Squalane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Aluminum Stearate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Alumina • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Disodium EDTA • Isostearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sorbitan Isostearate • Biosaccharide Gum-4
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cyclopentasiloxane • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Panthenol • Xylitylglucoside • Polysilicone-11 • Stearic Acid • Anhydroxylitol • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xylitol • Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideDr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 26.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate is a preservative.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 25 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
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Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Untinted SPF 50 25 ingredients
Dr Sam’s Daily Moisturiser 26 ingredients
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