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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Is Clinical Extreme Protect SPF 40 versus SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion .

Published on July 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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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
40
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
75

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

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 Extreme Protect SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 46.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Is Clinical Extreme Protect SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
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 Extreme Protect SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
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 Extreme Protect SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.

5
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 Extreme Protect SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 24.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract is a fragrance.

Is Clinical Extreme Protect SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 25.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Is Clinical Extreme Protect SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 29.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

20% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Is Clinical Extreme Protect SPF 40 35 ingredients

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SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion 48 ingredients

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DeniseMoloney_72

2 years ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Not worth the price
It went on thick and goopy even when warmed between my fingers. I have dry/sensitive skin and it was very irritating and was...

Not worth the price
It went on thick and goopy even when warmed between my fingers. I have dry/sensitive skin and it was very irritating and was difficult to wash off. I would not recommend it. There are better options at a fraction of the cost.

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