Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on August 01, 2023. Published on September 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ 45 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ 45 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ 45 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Silica • Isononyl Isononanoate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Glycerin • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Octocrylene • Caprylyl Methicone • Pentylene Glycol • Triethanolamine • Titanium Dioxide • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Parfum • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Caprylyl Glycol • Stearyl Alcohol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Chlorphenesin • Poloxamer 338 • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Acrylates Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Cellulose • Butylene Glycol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Silica Silylate • Menthoxypropanediol • Disodium EDTA • Myristic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • T-Butyl Alcohol
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Niacinamide • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylyl Methicone • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract • Medicago Sativa Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract • Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract • Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Behenyl Alcohol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Decyl Glucoside • Tromethamine • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Adenosine • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Inositol • Hyaluronic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterL'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneL'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinL'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycolL'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 41.
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) is a hybrid and broad-spectrum UV ingredient. It is both a UV absorber and filter.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV filters physically reduce the amount of UV rays from reaching your skin.
Tinosorb M covers a range of 280-400 nm and is photostable. This ingredient is neither oil or water soluble.
Tinosorb M, similarly to Tinosorb S, is not available in the US. However, it is available in the EU and Asia.
Learn more about Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolL'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolL'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 32.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 37.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 39.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 HyaluronateL'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 45.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
T-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.
At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.
This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.
Learn more about T-Butyl AlcoholL'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 46.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
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L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ 45 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
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L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ 45 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
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L'Oreal UV Defender Anti-Shine Clear SPF 50+ 45 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Lapaki
This chemical sunscreen has a modest dewy finish and leaves my skin feeling refreshed. The watery, lightweight lotion dries in under couple of...
This chemical sunscreen has a modest dewy finish and leaves my skin feeling refreshed. The watery, lightweight lotion dries in under couple of minutes. It doesn't leave any unwanted residue, no greasiness and no stickiness. Plus, there's no white cast, and it doesn't pill when I layer it with other products. Reapplying throughout the day is no issue, and when it's time to cleanse, it washes off effortlessly. However, I've noticed that during the summer months, its hydrating properties can be a bit too much, and therfore tends to make me sweat a bit more. Last but not least: it's cruelty-free, vegan, and reef-safe.
horaceon
Bought this on a whim because of the hype; glad to say it did not disappoint! It's really smooth against the skin & has an overall nice...
Bought this on a whim because of the hype; glad to say it did not disappoint! It's really smooth against the skin & has an overall nice aftereffect.
Personally, this sunscreen works best if you wear it under makeup on the daily, but not so much with it alone on your face if you have a super oily T-zone. You might need to use one or two blotting tissues to absorb the excess - everyone's skin is different, and mine might just be especially oily. Nonetheless, this sunscreen definitely deserves the hype :)
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