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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pond's Ponds Light Moisturiser versus UV Doux Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30 .

Last updated on October 30, 2023. Published on March 06, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Sunscreen Indian Brand India

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

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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
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Pond's Ponds Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

UV Doux Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Pond's Ponds Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.

UV Doux Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Pond's Ponds Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.

UV Doux Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Pond's Ponds Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 13.

UV Doux Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Pond's Ponds Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.

UV Doux Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

28% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Pond's Ponds Light Moisturiser 25 ingredients

5.0 /5
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UV Doux Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30 31 ingredients

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