Erborian BB Cream - Caramel Versus Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen - 36C
Updated on April 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 12 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, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Erborian BB Cream 47 ingredients
Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 37 ingredients
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Erborian BB Cream 47 ingredients
Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Isoeicosane
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Giganteum Extract
Skin ConditioningKigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Silica
Abrasive
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Ionol
Perfuming
Isomethyl-Beta-Ionone
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Talc, Isoeicosane, Zinc Oxide, Hexyl Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Betaine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Equisetum Giganteum Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Glycosyl Trehalose, Aluminum Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Parfum, Alpha-Ionol, Isomethyl-Beta-Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide 1.8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 0.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsododecane
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isopentyldiol
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLecithin
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Homosalate 9%, Titanium Dioxide 1.8%, Zinc Oxide 0.9%, Water, Dimethicone, Talc, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Benzoic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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 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 DioxideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcZinc 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 OxideDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxidePhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerIngredient Ratings
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Erborian BB Cream 47 ingredients
ruined my life. gave me closed comedones and fungal acne that took me 6 months to get rid of. i still have bad closed comedones and very problematic skin. also their shade range is AWFUL. it's greasy too and doesn't last. although if you like looking oily and sweaty and you aren't acne prone, go for it i guess.
Ho una pelle mista e molto sensibile. Ho comprato la BB cream di Erborian per curiosità. Si stende bene sulla pelle e copre anche le imperfezioni, ma mi ha provocato uno sfogo, e pertanto non è adatto al mio tipo di pelle. Però per chi non ha una pelle sensibile come la mia lo consiglierei, in quanto rimane anche leggero sulla pelle e non la appesantisce. Ho dato due stelle solo per il fatto che Show more
Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 37 ingredients
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for a no makeup makeup look, this is it. 20W wouldn’t work for me in a foundation, but this product is so light you don’t need an exact shade match.
