Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45 Versus B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on June 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45 26 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45 26 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientC15-19 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Octyldodecanol, C15-19 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica Silylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyester-8, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Squalane, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Synthetic Wax, Dibutyl Adipate, Dipropylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ozokerite, Bisabolol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateIngredient Ratings
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45 26 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45 26 ingredients
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
i got two of these for really cheap
glides on smoothly, no white cast
the teardrop shape is practical, allows you to get into smaller corners
though oily skin folks shouldnt get this bc itd be heavy n greasy.
feels like isntrees dupe for wayyy cheaper
overall its 4 stars but 5 for the price
