innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Versus iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 43 PA +++ - Fair-Medium
Updated on August 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 41 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 43 PA +++ 69 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 41 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 43 PA +++ 69 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Water 4.3%
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOrchid Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Homosalate 7%, Water 4.3%, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Orchid Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Zinc Oxide 14.28%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
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
Masking
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
BufferingSerine
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
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Phytate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated 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 ColorantCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 14.28%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, 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, Xanthan Gum, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Lactic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopherol, 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, CI 77015, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolButyloctyl 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.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Propanediol 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 PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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