Merit Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 - 26 Versus CLE Cosmetics CCC Cream - Warm Light 106
Updated on May 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 32 ingredients
CLE Cosmetics CCC Cream 50 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Merit Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 32 ingredients
CLE Cosmetics CCC Cream 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
C13-15 Alkane
SolventIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglycerin-4
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide, Water, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Zea Mays Starch, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, C15-19 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Diglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauroyl Lysine, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglycerin-4, Glycerin, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Titanium Dioxide 8.36%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCyclomethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolyester-1
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Natto Gum
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 8.36%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Water, CI 77492, Cyclomethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, CI 77491, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceresin, CI 77015, Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Chloride, Silica, CI 77499, Polyester-1, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vegetable Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Natto Gum, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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