Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin versus Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 .
Published on May 25, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin 35 ingredients
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin 35 ingredients
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin 35 ingredients
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 2.32% • Zinc Oxide 6% • Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cyclomethicone • Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylyl Methicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Cetyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate • Propylene Glycol • Allantoin • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Alumina • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Panthenol • Algae Extract • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Caprylyl Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Diethylhexyl Carbonate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
Zinc Oxide 18.23% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C13-15 Alkane • Pentylene Glycol • C15-19 Alkane • Propanediol • Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Gluconolactone • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract • Cetearyl Alcohol • Beta-Carotene • Inositol • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Isostearic Acid • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Coco-Glucoside • Polyglycerin-3 • Tocopherol • Bisabolol • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Citrate • Sclerotium Gum • Arachidyl Glucoside • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Phytate • Maltodextrin • T-Butyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Glucose • Calcium Gluconate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxidePaula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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!
Learn more about WaterPaula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidPaula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 27.
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin 35 ingredients
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin 35 ingredients
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
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