Labore Biomeprotect Physical Sunscreen SPF 45 Versus Harlette Oat Probiotic Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50
Updated on February 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Labore Biomeprotect Physical Sunscreen SPF 45 31 ingredients
Harlette Oat Probiotic Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Labore Biomeprotect Physical Sunscreen SPF 45 31 ingredients
Harlette Oat Probiotic Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Pongamol
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hexyl Laurate, Mineral Salts, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Pongamol, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Saccharide Isomerate, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zinc Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bisabolol
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Silica, Glycerin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Apium Graveolens Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Honey Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient 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.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 SilicaWater. 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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Labore Biomeprotect Physical Sunscreen SPF 45 31 ingredients
Harlette Oat Probiotic Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50 23 ingredients
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