Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK versus Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ .
Last updated on March 16, 2024. Published on April 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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
Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ 41 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ 40 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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Not Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ 41 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ 40 ingredients
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Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ 41 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ 40 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Silica • Isopropyl Myristate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Propanediol • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Triethanolamine • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Carbomer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lactate • Silica Silylate • Cellulose • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Tromethamine • Adenosine • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Polysorbate 20 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Linalool • Geraniol • Limonene • Citral • Parfum
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Butylene Glycol • Octocrylene • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cyclopentasiloxane • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • Silica • 1,2-Hexanediol • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water • Glycine Soja Lipids • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycerin • Tromethamine • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Octyldodecanol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyisobutene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Cellulose Gum • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Parfum
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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 WaterGarnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK contains this as ingredient number 1.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SilicaGarnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK contains this as ingredient number 4.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateGarnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK contains this as ingredient number 6.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinGarnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK contains this as ingredient number 10.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineGarnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK contains this as ingredient number 25.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGarnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK contains this as ingredient number 31.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK contains this as ingredient number 35.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ParfumGarnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ UK contains this as ingredient number 41.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
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Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ 41 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ 40 ingredients
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Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Glow SPF 50+ 41 ingredients
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