Iris&Romeo Best Skin Days SPF30 Whipped Tinted Moisturizer - 5 Light Medium Versus Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator Broad Spectrum SPF 25 - Light medium
Updated on January 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Iris&Romeo Best Skin Days SPF30 Whipped Tinted Moisturizer 52 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator Broad Spectrum SPF 25 45 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Iris&Romeo Best Skin Days SPF30 Whipped Tinted Moisturizer 52 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator Broad Spectrum SPF 25 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 21%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentTapioca Starch
Citric Acid
Buffering
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 21%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glucose, Glycine Soja Oil, Phytosterols, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Tapioca Starch, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Sucrose
Humectant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Trehalose
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Sucrose, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Trehalose, Isostearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Polyethylene, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps 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 also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate yet.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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 GumZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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