Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Sheer Tint Moisturizer Versus Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Stabilising
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-25
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Saccharide Isomerate, Isododecane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bisabolol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77492, CI 77491, Iron Oxides, Yeast Extract, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trisiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Ceteareth-25, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Mica, Ceramide Ns, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine
Zinc Oxide 13.58%
Cosmetic Colorant
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Bentonite
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 13.58%, Homosalate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ectoin, Coco-Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Bentonite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
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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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCoco-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.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateHomosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.
You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.
Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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