Grounded Sage Summer Shade Day Cream Versus BYBI Day Defence Moisturiser with SPF 30
Updated on May 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free day moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Grounded Sage Summer Shade Day Cream 19 ingredients
BYBI Day Defence Moisturiser with SPF 30 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Grounded Sage Summer Shade Day Cream 19 ingredients
BYBI Day Defence Moisturiser with SPF 30 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Glycerin
Humectant
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhytic Acid
Propanediol
Solvent
Pullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Gluconic Acid
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Phytic Acid, Propanediol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Silica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateDicaprylyl 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.
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 GlycerinPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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