Hello Glow Ultralight ++ Matte Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Super UV Matte Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ - Asia
Updated on February 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hello Glow Ultralight ++ Matte Sunscreen SPF 50 42 ingredients
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Super UV Matte Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 47 ingredients
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Hello Glow Ultralight ++ Matte Sunscreen SPF 50 42 ingredients
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Super UV Matte Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Niacinamide 4%
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningHexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialCeramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFructose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltose
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTrehalose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Niacinamide 4%, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Phospholipids, Hexylresorcinol, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Fructose, Urea, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Polysilicone-11, Laureth-12, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-100 Stearate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Triethanolamine
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Stearic Acid, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Palmitic Acid, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, CI 77891, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Parfum, Silica, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Potassium Hydroxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Talc, Triethanolamine, Myristic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Laureth-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citral, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideC13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Hello Glow Ultralight ++ Matte Sunscreen SPF 50 42 ingredients
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Super UV Matte Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 47 ingredients
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Hello Glow Ultralight ++ Matte Sunscreen SPF 50 42 ingredients
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Super UV Matte Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 47 ingredients
Good performance, good sunscreen, ok texture, Garnier scent. But after applying it, my face is very oily. Suitable for people with dry skin only.
Mas lumala lang pimples ko at mas dumami pa lalo big pass na sa Garnie'r products masyadong sobrang oa sa formulation ayaw ng skin ko
