Mad Hippie Ultra Sheer Body SPF 40 Versus Avène Very High Protection SPF 50+ Dry Sensitive Skin Invisible Finish
Updated on February 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mad Hippie Ultra Sheer Body SPF 40 37 ingredients
Avène Very High Protection SPF 50+ Dry Sensitive Skin Invisible Finish 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mad Hippie Ultra Sheer Body SPF 40 37 ingredients
Avène Very High Protection SPF 50+ Dry Sensitive Skin Invisible Finish 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 20.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingGlycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 20.5%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice, Lecithin, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Quercetin, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Water
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPhenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Starch, Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, Water, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Benzoic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, CI 17200, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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