Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 versus Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 .
Published on July 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones 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.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 37 ingredients
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 47 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 37 ingredients
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 37 ingredients
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 47 ingredients
Water 21.7% • C13-15 Alkane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Mica • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Silica • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Galactoarabinan • Allantoin • Fructooligosaccharides • Bioflavonoids • Glycoproteins • Bisabolol • Ceramide Ng • Lactic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Glycerin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Tribehenin • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Chloride • Phytic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Phenethyl Alcohol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492
Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Jojoba Esters • Tridecyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Niacinamide • Methylpropanediol • Silica • Nylon-12 • Coco-Caprylate • Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Water • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lactate • Bisabolol • Allantoin • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Tocopherol • Lentinus Edodes Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract • Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract • Lecithin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Sodium Chloride • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Methylheptyl Isostearate • Phenylpropanol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Gluconate • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenethyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Alcohol • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Citric Acid • CI 77499 • CI 77492 • CI 77491
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 WaterKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Learn more about SilicaKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 ChlorideKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 39.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholKosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 77491Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 48.
Ci 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 77492Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 37.
Bloom Effects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 47.
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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 37 ingredients
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