Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% Versus TruSkin SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen with Vitamin C
Updated on June 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% 16 ingredients
TruSkin SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen with Vitamin C 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% 16 ingredients
TruSkin SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen with Vitamin C 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Zinc Oxide 21%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc Oxide 21%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 GumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% 16 ingredients
TruSkin SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen with Vitamin C 28 ingredients
Reviews
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Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% 16 ingredients
I really do love this product. The mix of niacinamide and zinc underneath my sunscreen make me feel super protected during the day. Especially since I cannot tolerate Vitamin C as my antioxidant. And this pairs super well with Paula's Choice BHA Gel Exfoliant on days where I'm having acne breakouts. I <3 it here!
It has helped my skins redness go way down after a couple uses. But after a while my redness and acne kind of came back worse..
TruSkin SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen with Vitamin C 28 ingredients
Finding a sunscreen is difficult as my requirements over the years have become more stringent. Ten years ago I stopped using any silicones or chemical sunscreens.
Pre pandemic: Drunk Elephant, Ilia, Saie, Kosas.
Pandemic: Suntegrity, Beautycounter, Zatik, Naked Sundays, and a few other “clean” brands that are no longer in business.
Nothing was right and either too drying, too oily or truly Show more
