Foxtale Oil Balancing Moisturizer Versus Sun Pharma Photostable Gold Matte Finish Sunscreen Gel SPF 55
This oil-control moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 55.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Alginate
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAgar
MaskingMica
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12490
Cosmetic ColorantCI 74160
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycine, Azelaic Acid, Allantoin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Agar, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 12490, CI 74160
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Lauryl Laurate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconePropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene Glycol
