HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 - Fair Versus ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand
Updated on May 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
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Ingredient Info
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 53 ingredients
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 53 ingredients
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingPhysalis Angulata Extract
Skin Protecting3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Melanin
Skin ProtectingCaffeic Acid
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenyl Triacetate
Oxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingBHT
Antioxidant
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disiloxane, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Physalis Angulata Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexyl Ferulate, Ferulic Acid, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Melanin, Caffeic Acid, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Oxothiazolidine, BHT, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyl Linoleate, Phenylpropanol, Tocopherol, Oleyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsostearyl Neopentanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Ozokerite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButylene Glycol Cocoate isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for dry skin.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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 SalicylateSilica 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 SilicaTitanium 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 AcetateIngredient Ratings
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