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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 versus Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ .

Published on July 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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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.

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
50
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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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 Triazine

ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

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ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Gum

ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 24.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.

9
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 38.

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.

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

26% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 38 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Aybab_207's avatar

Aybab_207

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

Very good for combination skin with black head problems
I use this product since two years. The assistant of my dermatologist recommended this and...

Very good for combination skin with black head problems
I use this product since two years. The assistant of my dermatologist recommended this and I am very happy to find the right product which cause any problems. When I use another spf, my skin tends to get oily and in a couple of hours my face will be very shiny. This isn’t the case when I use this. Furthermore no greasy or cakey under my Mineral make up powder.
Nevertheless, it is a bit too expensive (27€ in Germany) and hard to remove with a cleanser so that I have to double cleanse

Pharmaceris Medi Acne Protect SPF 50+ 32 ingredients

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