Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ versus Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen .
Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on March 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 23 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Farline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 64 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Farline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 64 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Farline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 64 ingredients
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Octocrylene • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Dibutyl Adipate • Glycerin • Titanium Dioxide • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Phenoxyethanol • Decyl Glucoside • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Parfum • Alumina • Silica • Sodium Polyacrylate • Tromethamine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Propylene Glycol • Linalool • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Citronellol • Limonene • Citral
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.4% • Water 500% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Arachidyl Glucoside • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Behenyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • Methylparaben • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbic Acid • Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Silica • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dibutyl Adipate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Cetyl Dimethicone • Triethylhexanoin • Glycerin • Acrylates Copolymer • Oryza Sativa Germ Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Cyclohexasiloxane • Decyl Glucoside • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Phenylpropanol • Propylene Glycol • Schizophyllan • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sorbitan Stearate • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethanolamine • Tripeptide-1 • Benzyl Alcohol • Ethylparaben • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Propylparaben
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) is a hybrid and broad-spectrum UV ingredient. It is both a UV absorber and filter.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV filters physically reduce the amount of UV rays from reaching your skin.
Tinosorb M covers a range of 280-400 nm and is photostable. This ingredient is neither oil or water soluble.
Tinosorb M, similarly to Tinosorb S, is not available in the US. However, it is available in the EU and Asia.
Learn more about Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 34.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 38.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 43.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 35.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 40.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Farline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Farline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 52.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 39.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Learn more about SilicaFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 33.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.
Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.
Learn more about Sodium PolyacrylateFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 64.
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.
Farline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 55.
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 AcetateFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 67.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 62.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term '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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralFarline Gel-Crema Solar SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
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