Lancôme UV Expert Supra Screen Invisible UV Serum SPF 50+ Versus Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection SPF 50
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Lancôme UV Expert Supra Screen Invisible UV Serum SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection SPF 50 42 ingredients
About this product
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Lancôme UV Expert Supra Screen Invisible UV Serum SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Protection SPF 50 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-20
HumectantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Silica, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 60, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lauroyl Lysine, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Glycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Octocrylene, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Algae Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Ergothioneine, Sorbitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Mica
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanol 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.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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