Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 versus Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ .
Published on December 11, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 28 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ 42 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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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
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Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 28 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ 42 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 28 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ 42 ingredients
Homosalate 10% • Benzophenone-3 6% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Octocrylene 2% • Water • Butylene Glycol • Peg-8 • Polyethylene • Silica • Dimethicone • Picrasma Excelsa Wood Extract • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Titanium Dioxide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Bentonite • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Polyacrylate • Kaolin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Titanium Dioxide • Butylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Caprylyl Methicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Aluminum Stearate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Silica • Pentylene Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Alumina • Propanediol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Parfum • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Saccharide Hydrolysate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether • Octyldodecanol • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • T-Butyl Alcohol • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Glycerin • Tocopherol • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract • Pancratium Maritimum Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaPaula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 TocopherolPaula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxidePaula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 28 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ 42 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 28 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ 42 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Paula's Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 28 ingredients
PallasCat_310
Good for the body, bad for the face
Like the other review mentioned, still greasy on the face despite the name. I do have oily skin so many...
Good for the body, bad for the face
Like the other review mentioned, still greasy on the face despite the name. I do have oily skin so many sunscreens have this problem. However, I found this to be a good body sunscreen, it blends out very easily and smoothly.
screamadelica
very greasy despite the name
this is just a typical greasy american sunscreen. not paula’s choice’s fault that the laws here are so awful, but it’s...
very greasy despite the name
this is just a typical greasy american sunscreen. not paula’s choice’s fault that the laws here are so awful, but it’s not a very good product. only OK for the body imo.
Thank You Farmer Safe Sun Fluid AGE 0880 SPF50+/PA++++ 42 ingredients
MFauxFo
An OK slightly drying facial sunscreen
On the plus side this stuff is very light and rubs in very easily without leaving any traces of white.
I...
An OK slightly drying facial sunscreen
On the plus side this stuff is very light and rubs in very easily without leaving any traces of white.
I found this stuff a bit drying and the smell is hard to describe but isn't exactly pleasant. It made my skin feel kind of chalky. I already have issues with skin texture and this stuff didn't help. I definitely had to exfoliate every day or every couple of days from using this stuff daily.
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