Pacifica Sun Dreams Illuminating Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Foam Versus Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~97% of UVB at SPF 30.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Maris Aqua
HumectantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Sarcosinate
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Magnesium Sulfate
Parfum
Masking
Homosalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Maris Aqua, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Niacinamide, Magnesium Sulfate, Parfum
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopentyldiol, Squalane, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Carnosine, Phytosterols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
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