Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 - Original Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30
Updated on April 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30 32 ingredients
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What's inside
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Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Zinc Oxide 21.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Galactoarabinan
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Phytic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 21.7%, Water, 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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientOleyl Erucate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientSodium Phytate
Glucose
Humectant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Oleyl Erucate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diheptyl Succinate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Glucoside, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glycine Soja Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Anhydroxylitol, Parfum, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Sodium Phytate, Glucose, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateGlycerin 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-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30 32 ingredients
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