Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Versus L'Oreal UV Perfect City Resist SPF50+ PA++++

Sunscreen

American Brand

French Brand

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 29 ingredients

L'Oreal UV Perfect City Resist SPF50+ PA++++ 44 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 29 ingredients

L'Oreal UV Perfect City Resist SPF50+ PA++++ 44 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

UV Absorber

Homosalate 10.7%

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 6%

UV Absorber

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Benzophenone-3 3.9%

UV Absorber

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Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Alcohol Denat.

Silica

Dicaprylyl Ether

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Dimethicone

Cyclohexasiloxane

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Nylon-12

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

Sodium Chloride

Caprylyl Glycol

PEG-8 Laurate

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Emulsion Stabilising

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Isostearyl Alcohol

Emollient

P-Anisic Acid

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Dodecene

Masking

Poloxamer 407

Emulsifying

UV Perfect City Resist SPF50+ PA++++

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Alcohol

Antimicrobial

Isononyl Isononanoate

Emollient

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UV Absorber

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Dimethicone

Silica

Dipropylene Glycol

C14-22 Alcohols

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial

Glycerin

Humectant

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Parfum

Carbomer

Tocopheryl Acetate

PEG-20

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Skin Conditioning

Disodium EDTA

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Menthoxypropanediol

Adenosine

Potassium Hydroxide

Xanthan Gum

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Perfuming

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Linalool

Perfuming

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

T-Butyl Alcohol

BHT

Limonene

Butyrospermum Parkii Seedcake Extract

Benzyl Alcohol

Hexyl Cinnamal

Geraniol

Citronellol

Eugenol

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Silica, Dipropylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Parfum, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-20, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Menthoxypropanediol, Adenosine, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Linalool, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, BHT, Limonene, Butyrospermum Parkii Seedcake Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Eugenol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Disodium EDTA

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.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Silica

Absorbent, Abrasive

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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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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