Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 versus Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen .
Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on May 12, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • Squalane • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Isoamyl Laurate • Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Methylpropanediol • Niacinamide • Sodium Chloride • Lecithin • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Bisabolol • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Phenylpropanol • Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • Titanium Dioxide
Water 126% • Isononyl Isononanoate • C9-12 Alkane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Mica • Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate • Jojoba Esters • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Centella Asiatica Extract • Opuntia Tuna Fruit • Salvia Officinalis Extract • Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Iron Oxides • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIlia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, 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.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateIlia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideIlia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinIlia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidIlia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients
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