Frezyderm Sun Screen Velvet Face SPF 50+ Versus Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium Uridine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glass Beads
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Isododecane, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Disodium Uridine Phosphate, Ethyl Ferulate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glass Beads, Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate, Silica
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMicrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Carnosine, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ergothioneine, Ferulic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate, Lecithin, Mica, Micrococcus Lysate, Parfum, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Plankton Extract, Sodium PCA, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsododecane 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.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about Isododecane
