Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ versus HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 .
Published on January 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 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, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, 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 Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 30 ingredients
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 53 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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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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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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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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L'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 30 ingredients
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 53 ingredients
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L'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 30 ingredients
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 53 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Silica • Isopropyl Myristate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Propanediol • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Perlite • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopherol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Triethanolamine • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Silica Silylate • Limonene • Linalool • Caprylyl Glycol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Hexyl Cinnamal • Parfum
Water • Titanium Dioxide • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Disiloxane • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Caprylyl Methicone • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Polysilicone-15 • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol Cocoate • Octyldodecanol • Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Octyldodecyl Xyloside • Magnesium Sulfate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract • Physalis Angulata Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Ethylhexyl Ferulate • Ferulic Acid • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Melanin • Caffeic Acid • Lecithin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopheryl Acetate • Butylene Glycol • Panthenyl Triacetate • Oxothiazolidine • BHA • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethyl Linoleate • Phenylpropanol • Tocopherol • Oleyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Limonene • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
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 WaterL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SilicaL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 PropanediolL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 TriglycerideL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 42.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 50.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 49.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 39.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumL'Oreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
HELIOCARE Color Compact Oil-Free SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 48.
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