Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF 50+ Versus MooGoo Tinted SPF 40 Face Cream
Updated on April 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
MooGoo Tinted SPF 40 Face Cream 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
MooGoo Tinted SPF 40 Face Cream 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingWater, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Inositol, Panthenol, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethylhexanoin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Zinc Oxide, C15-19 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGalactoarabinan
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Oleic Acid
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTropolone
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, CI 77492, Galactoarabinan, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Oleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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 WaterZinc 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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