Lakme Sun Expert Super Matte Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Earth Mama Organics Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 40.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cupressus Funebris Wood Extract
Perfuming
Amylopectin
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingGluconolactone
Chelating
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Water, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Methylpropanediol, Propylene Glycol, Cupressus Funebris Wood Extract, Amylopectin, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phosphoric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Calcium Gluconate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Cinnamate
Zinc Oxide 25%
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 25%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Beeswax, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Iron Oxides, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
