Kate Somerville Hydrakate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops Versus Ultra Violette Queen Screen Lightweight Skinscreen SPF50+
Updated on May 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville Hydrakate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Queen Screen Lightweight Skinscreen SPF50+ 36 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Kate Somerville Hydrakate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Queen Screen Lightweight Skinscreen SPF50+ 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 24.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningEthyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyectoin
BufferingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Stearyl Triethoxysilane
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 24.5%, C13-15 Alkane, Water, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Ectoin, Hydroxyectoin, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Malic Acid, Stearyl Triethoxysilane, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Silica, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Saccharide Isomerate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Titanium Dioxide, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterChances 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 ChloridePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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.
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Kate Somerville Hydrakate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Queen Screen Lightweight Skinscreen SPF50+ 36 ingredients
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Kate Somerville Hydrakate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops 27 ingredients
Ultra Violette Queen Screen Lightweight Skinscreen SPF50+ 36 ingredients
Caused huge flare up in perioiral dermatitis
