Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Iope Live Lift Serum
Updated on July 03, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Iope Live Lift Serum 32 ingredients
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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Iope Live Lift Serum 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Alumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
C12-15 Alcohols
EmollientMethoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Acetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Trisiloxane, Nylon-12, C14-22 Alcohols, Polyacrylate-13, Aluminum Stearate, Parfum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyisobutene, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polysilicone-11, C12-15 Alcohols, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Carbomer, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Glucose, Sodium Benzoate, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Agave Americana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Extract
Skin ConditioningMannitol
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
PEG-50 Shea Butter
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Laureth-5
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Milk Extract, Mannitol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, PEG-50 Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-5-Laureth-5, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineIngredient Ratings
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