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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 versus Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on March 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Buy Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30

Starts at $38.00
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Starts at $48.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
40

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, 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.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 27.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isoamyl Laurate is created from isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. It is an emollient and traps moisture underneath.

This ingredient helps give products a silky feel and is considered a silicone alternative.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenylpropanol is a fragrance.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 16.

10
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.

EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

19% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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EleVen by Venus Williams Ace the Day Face Lotion SPF 30 27 ingredients

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients

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KathrineSoupios

4 days ago · Sensitive Skin
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so excited to find a product without tocopherol and phenoxyethanol. love everything about it!

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