Pixy UV Primer Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Skinmade Skin Boost Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Isostearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Collagen, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHeptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides, Adenosine, Ectoin, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Copper Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
