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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 versus Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) .

Last updated on August 26, 2023. Published on March 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging and dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen Irish Brand Ireland

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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.

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Emollient

We don't have a description for Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate.

Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.

Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.

Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 01-Fair or Pale) contains this as ingredient number 32.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

19% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Is Clinical Eclipse SPF 50 26 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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Viktorijalina

2 hours ago · Oily Skin
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The best product i have ever used ever. I have oily kin and it still did wonders with oil control, glow, fine lines and controlled the oiliness. I...

The best product i have ever used ever. I have oily kin and it still did wonders with oil control, glow, fine lines and controlled the oiliness. I have drifted from this product thinking i can get better deals, but sadly SKIN1004 – Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-fit is not it, Cerave SPF, Mesoestetic SPF is not it (it worked for my boyfriends skin though). It does cost extra but it truly does something to your skin.

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