Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ versus SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen .
Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on November 24, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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
Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5% • Water • Tapioca Starch • Polysilicone-11 • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Propanediol Dicaprylate • Butylene Glycol • Coconut Alkanes • Cetearyl Alcohol • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract • Butyl Avocadate • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Zinc Gluconate • Glycerin • Oleanolic Acid • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Coco-Glucoside • C20-22 Alcohols • Laureth-12 • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Limonene • Linalool • Citral
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Niacinamide • Dimethicone • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Octocrylene • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Silica • Tranexamic Acid • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • CI 77891 • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Caprylyl Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Mica • Glycerin • Peg-20 • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Carbomer • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • T-Butyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneMurad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateMurad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneMurad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
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!
Learn more about WaterMurad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 26.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholMurad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinMurad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 29.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
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