First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 Versus Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
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Ingredient Info
First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 35 ingredients
Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 35 ingredients
Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 22%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSodium Chloride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Iron Oxides
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Alumina
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 22%, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isododecane, Coconut Alkanes, Water, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Jojoba Esters, Cellulose, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Iron Oxides, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propanediol, Sorbic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alumina, Tocopherol, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Homosalate 4%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientHydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientOctyldodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningPEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingMucor Miehei Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C15-23 Alkane
SolventCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSolidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningLentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningHomosalate 4%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Octocrylene 2%, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Parfum, Limonene, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Mucor Miehei Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Silica, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Butylene Glycol, C15-23 Alkane, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideButylene 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 GlycolTocopheryl 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 AcetateSilica 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 SilicaIngredient Ratings
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First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 35 ingredients
Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ 39 ingredients
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First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 35 ingredients
Pilled over moisturizer, even after moisturizer was fully absorbed. Tried multiple times.
