Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 Versus Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 versus Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 .

Last updated on October 07, 2023. Published on July 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

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, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50

Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 36 ingredients

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 38 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

ph level

6.4

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

At a glance

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Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 36 ingredients

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 38 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)

Vitamin C

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 36 ingredients

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 38 ingredients

Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Stearyl Dimethicone • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Tocopherol • Cetearyl Olivate • Bisabolol • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Silica • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Octadecene • Sorbitan Olivate • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Polyisobutene • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Water • Isododecane • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Acrylates Copolymer • Saccharomyces Ferment • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Butylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • C24-28 Alkyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sodium Chloride • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glycine Soja Oil • Squalane • Raspberry Ketone • Lauroyl Lysine • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Triethyl Citrate • Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Octyldodecanol • Tocopherol • Sodium Phytate • Polysorbate 60 • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients Explained

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Homosalate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

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Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

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Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.