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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 versus Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect .

Last updated on January 12, 2024. Published on March 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
40
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
47

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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.

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 23.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 29.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic 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.

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 27.

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 29.

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

34% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
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KathrineSoupios

14 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

so excited to find a product without tocopherol and phenoxyethanol. love everything about it!

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect 41 ingredients

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