REFY Face Setter Versus Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 - Original
Updated on October 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
REFY Face Setter 16 ingredients
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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REFY Face Setter 16 ingredients
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 21.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Galactoarabinan
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Phytic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 21.7%, Water, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Galactoarabinan, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Bioflavonoids, Glycoproteins, Bisabolol, Ceramide Ng, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tribehenin, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Phytic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
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REFY Face Setter 16 ingredients
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
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REFY Face Setter 16 ingredients
Kosas Dreambeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40 38 ingredients
Something in this made my skin burn like crazy
TL;DR: There are worse options I've tried, but made me break out and has a very strong scent. Expensive for the amount you get. May work for you if your skin isn't acne-prone.
I picked this up because it went viral on social media on release. It did make my skin very glowy and dewy, but it's really not the miracle holy grail influencers want you to believe it is. Maybe it's just not for skin Show more
