MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ Versus Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ versus Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme .

Published on August 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain PHA, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme

Sunscreen Australian Brand

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

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 16 ingredients

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme 19 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

At a glance

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 16 ingredients

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)

PHA

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)

PHA

Vitamin E

Benefits

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 16 ingredients

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme 19 ingredients

Homosalate • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Water • Glyceryl Stearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Mica • Gluconolactone • Dimethicone • Silica • Sodium Polyacrylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Collagen • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Homosalate • Peg-100 • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Dimethicone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Gluconolactone • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Proline • Water • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

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Ingredients Explained

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Homosalate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 4.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 1.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 16.

Glyceryl Stearate

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 9.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Liked

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 14.

Gluconolactone

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 5.

Sodium Polyacrylate

What it does: Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 18.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 6.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

MCoBeauty. Invisible Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Naked Sundays SPF 50+ Collagen Glow Creme contains this as ingredient number 17.

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