Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 versus ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 .
Published on May 05, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
Water • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Dimethicone • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Polysilicone-15 • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Tromethamine • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Silica • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polysorbate 60 • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Peg-8 • Tocopherol • Tropolone • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Octocrylene • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dibutyl Adipate • Talc • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Cyclopentasiloxane • Tromethamine • Cyclohexasiloxane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Cellulose • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polyacrylamide • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Carbomer • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Decyl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Laureth-7 • BHT • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Linalool • Lysine • Propylene Glycol • Magnesium Chloride
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Xanthan 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 GumISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 EDTAISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
Mixch
Per me è un NO
Molto leggero ma fa pilling!!
Inoltre irrita le zone sensibili: pizzica, arrossa e fa uscire piccoli brufoletti rossi che...
Per me è un NO
Molto leggero ma fa pilling!!
Inoltre irrita le zone sensibili: pizzica, arrossa e fa uscire piccoli brufoletti rossi che spariscono interrompendone l'uso.
ISDIN Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF50 34 ingredients
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