HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++
Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50
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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ Versus Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Spanish Brand Spain
American Brand United States

Updated on July 24, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Ingredient Info

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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 55 ingredients

Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 30 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 55 ingredients

Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 30 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++

Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Nylon-12

Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Myristyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 4 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate

Emollient

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Ethylhexyl Ferulate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ferulic Acid

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Caffeic Acid

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Physalis Angulata Extract

Skin Protecting

Ceteareth-25

Cleansing

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Melanin

Skin Protecting

Myristyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

Alumina

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate

Emollient

Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate

Cleansing
Sulfate Icon

Camellia Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phytosphingosine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Panthenyl Triacetate

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Simethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Oxothiazolidine

Skin Protecting

Disodium EDTA

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ethyl Linoleate

Emollient
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Oleyl Alcohol

Emollient
4 / 2 Fatty Alcohol IconFragrance IconBad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Arginine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide, Hexylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Nylon-12, Myristyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Ferulate, Ferulic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Physalis Angulata Extract, Ceteareth-25, Caprylyl Glycol, Melanin, Myristyl Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alumina, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine Hcl, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Panthenyl Triacetate, Parfum, Simethicone, Oxothiazolidine, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Ethyl Linoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene

5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octocrylene

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Acetyl Zingerone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Skin Protecting

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Masking
0-1 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Laureth-4

Emulsifying
5 / 4 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Iron Oxides

Entada Phaseoloides Bark/Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Glycerin, Silica, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Acetyl Zingerone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-4, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Entada Phaseoloides Bark/Seed Extract

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.

360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++
10
10
10
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5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50
10
10
10
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disliked
not rated
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When to use

HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 55 ingredients

Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 30 ingredients

65 Routines
98% use in am
2% use in pm
95% use every day
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26 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
88% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 55 ingredients

1.75
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Heavy 100% Expensive 75% Drying 50%
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