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NakoLwethu SPF 50 Sunscreen Versus Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+

Sunscreen

South African Brand

French Brand

Updated on April 16, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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NakoLwethu SPF 50 Sunscreen 31 ingredients

Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ 21 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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NakoLwethu SPF 50 Sunscreen 31 ingredients

Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ 21 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

SPF 50 Sunscreen

Water

Homosalate

Undecane

Tridecane

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV Filter

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Polyurethane-34

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

Silica

Abrasive

Squalane

Emollient

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine

Disodium Phosphate

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ubiquinone

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Benzoate

Masking

Melanin

Skin Protecting

Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+

Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Oryza Sativa Starch

Absorbent

Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine

Stabilising

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Benzoic Acid

Masking

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylyl Glycol

Glyceryl Behenate

Glyceryl Dibehenate

PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether

CI 17200

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Tribehenin

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).

DHHB is well-liked for:

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.

This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum