NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 Versus Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream Zinc SPF 30
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantNylon-12
Cyclomethicone
EmollientPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolymethylsilsesquioxane
Parfum
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTrisodium EDTA
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingTalc
AbrasiveAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantPolysilicone-2
Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantAlteromonas Ferment Filtrate
HumectantMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
BHT
AntioxidantAlgae
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Cyclomethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Parfum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Aluminum Distearate, Talc, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Polysilicone-2, Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Maris Sal, Hydrogen Dimethicone, BHT, Algae, Sodium Metabisulfite, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 20%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Pyrus Malus Juice, Vitis Vinifera Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Citrus Limon Leaf Cell Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Iron Oxides
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol