Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 - Original Versus Hera UV Protector Multi-defense SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on October 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, peptides, 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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Hera UV Protector Multi-defense SPF50+ PA++++ 85 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Hera UV Protector Multi-defense SPF50+ PA++++ 85 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
C12-15 Alcohols
EmollientParfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment
Skin ProtectingMannitol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningXylose
HumectantDna
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicMannose
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Fucose
Skin ConditioningDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Chloride
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingMagnesium Chloride
Hydrolyzed Millet
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Trisiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Aluminum Stearate, Alumina, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Stearic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyisobutene, C12-15 Alcohols, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Mannitol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, BHT, Limonene, Linalool, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lysine, Arginine, Histidine, Citric Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Beta-Carotene, Xylose, Dna, Biotin, Mannose, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Phosphate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Fucose, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Millet, Calcium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 BenzoateGlycerin 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 GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps 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 also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 GlycolPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolSilica 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 SilicaChances 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 ChlorideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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