Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Cream SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on October 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ 44 ingredients
Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ 44 ingredients
Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningArabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Carnosine, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ergothioneine, Ferulic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate, Lecithin, Mica, Micrococcus Lysate, Parfum, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Plankton Extract, Sodium PCA, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Heptanol
Perfuming
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningPropylparaben
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Heptanol, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Propylparaben, Silica, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneWater. 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 WaterTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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