Garnier Express Aclara - Mexico Versus Dr. Sheth's Ceramide And Vitamin C Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
Updated on April 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Express Aclara 48 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide And Vitamin C Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Garnier Express Aclara 48 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide And Vitamin C Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
PEG-100 Stearate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Triethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Silica, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, CI 77891, Potassium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Talc, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Myristic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Laureth-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Xylitol
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic Acid
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melanin
Skin ProtectingWater, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Xylitol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Phospholipids, Caprylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Ascorbic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hyaluronic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Allantoin, Melanin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocrylenePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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