Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++ Versus Orbis Wrinkle Bright UV Protector SPF 50+
Updated on May 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++ 30 ingredients
Orbis Wrinkle Bright UV Protector SPF 50+ 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++ 30 ingredients
Orbis Wrinkle Bright UV Protector SPF 50+ 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMethylparaben
Preservative
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Silylate
EmollientCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTin Oxide
Abrasive
Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Silver Oxide
AntimicrobialWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trisiloxane, Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, CI 77492, Methylparaben, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, CI 77491, Tocopherol, CI 77499, Silica Silylate, CI 77015, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tin Oxide, Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silver Oxide
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Pentastearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Clay Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientDiglycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Preservative
Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl)Hexahydrotriazine
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-5 Stearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylic Acid
Glycerin Methyl Ether
Phthalic Anhydride
Heptanol
Perfuming
C20 Olefin
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Niacinamide, Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Pentastearate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Clay Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Diglycerin, Xanthan Gum, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl)Hexahydrotriazine, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate, Polyglyceryl-5 Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Behenic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylic Acid, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Phthalic Anhydride, Heptanol, C20 Olefin, Zinc Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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