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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair versus Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on June 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 7 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 and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

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.

Price

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Starts at $30.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
20

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 3.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 9.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 10.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 12.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 17.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 21.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 36C contains this as ingredient number 37.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint 21 ingredients

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Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 37 ingredients

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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
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for a no makeup makeup look, this is it. 20W wouldn’t work for me in a foundation, but this product is so light you don’t need an exact...

natural
for a no makeup makeup look, this is it. 20W wouldn’t work for me in a foundation, but this product is so light you don’t need an exact shade match.

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