Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 .
Published on June 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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.
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
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 44 ingredients
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 44 ingredients
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 44 ingredients
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 24 ingredients
Water • Zinc Oxide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Propanediol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coco-Glucoside • Oryza Sativa Starch • Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Behenyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Oleate • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose Gum • Sodium Chloride • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Leaf Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Glucose • Parfum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Water • Zinc Oxide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Mica • 2,3-Butanediol • Glyceryl Isostearate • Maltodextrin • Silica • Salicylic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sorbic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from seeds of of Pongamia glabra, Fabaceae
Pongamia glabra is a member of the pea family and it most commonly known as Indian Beech. The species is native to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Australia.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 GumREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 39.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideREN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 44 ingredients
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