iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 43 PA +++ Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 SPF 50+ Tinted
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 43.
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 14.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantPongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Urea
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate
CleansingSodium Phytate
ChelatingLactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientC18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientIron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 14.2%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Squalane, Sorbitan Olivate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Niacinamide, Superoxide Dismutase, Resveratrol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phospholipids, Sorbitol, Sodium Lactate, Serine, Urea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate, Sodium Phytate, Lactic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Laurate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMethoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
Stabilising
Perlite
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingParfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Triethyl Citrate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, CI 77891, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Perlite, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
