Facetology Triple Care Pure Physical Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus OMG Beauty Acne & Oil Control UV Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 40.
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningNigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C14-22 Alcohols, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Squalane, Trehalose, Saccharide Isomerate, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phragmites Karka Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pantothenic Acid, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cetearyl Olivate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Sorbitan Olivate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, BHT, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Phytate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
