NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Gotland L1.2 Versus Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen - 05 Fairfax
Updated on August 18, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 44 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 44 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Nylon-12
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTrisodium EDTA
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingTalc
Abrasive
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-2
Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate
HumectantMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
BHT
Antioxidant
Algae
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 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 12.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Opuntia Tuna Fruit
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 12.6%, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, C9-12 Alkane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Opuntia Tuna Fruit, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDisteardimonium 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 HectoritePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 44 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 30 ingredients
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NARS Cosmetics Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 44 ingredients
I have been using this for a long time (it lasts a while without separating!) and it feels super light weight while providing a natural looking glow. It can get a little oily after a while though- need powder/blotting sheets. Also, could be a little too sheer.
