Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Skye ST0.5

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - Skye ST0.5 Versus Pacifica Sea & C Sheer Face Serum SPF 55

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

Serum

American Brand United States

Updated on September 30, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 30 ingredients

Pacifica Sea & C Sheer Face Serum SPF 55 29 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 30 ingredients

Pacifica Sea & C Sheer Face Serum SPF 55 29 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Zinc Oxide 12%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Squalane

Emollient

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Emollient

Isoamyl Laurate

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate

Emulsifying

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent

Isopropyl Isostearate

Emollient

4-5 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifying

4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Sodium Chloride

Lecithin

Caprylyl Glycol

Silica

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Skin Conditioning

Bisabolol

Masking

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Skin Conditioning

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenylpropanol

Masking

Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

CI 77891

Sea & C Sheer Face Serum SPF 55

Octocrylene 2.9%

UV Absorber

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Coconut Alkanes

Emollient

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Parfum

Masking

Propanediol

Solvent

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Algae Extract

Emollient

Withania Somnifera Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Cellulose Gum

Emulsion Stabilising

0 / 0

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Coco-Glucoside

Ethyl Ferulate

Fructose

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lauroyl Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Absorbent

Sodium Gluconate

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Butyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol