MooGoo Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus Rose Inc Solar Power Luminous Serum SPF 30 PA+++
Updated on September 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
MooGoo Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
Rose Inc Solar Power Luminous Serum SPF 30 PA+++ 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MooGoo Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
Rose Inc Solar Power Luminous Serum SPF 30 PA+++ 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Galactoarabinan
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTropolone
Skin ConditioningCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Water, Zinc Oxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Cera Alba, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Galactoarabinan, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone, Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Oleic Acid
Zinc Oxide 14%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Brassica Napus Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientDicrateria Rotunda Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ruttnera Lamellosa Oil
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Zinc Oxide 14%, Water, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Brassica Napus Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethyl Ferulate, Bisabolol, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Dicrateria Rotunda Oil, Ruttnera Lamellosa Oil, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Saccharomyces Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sucrose, Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinThis ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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 WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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