Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ Versus Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. 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, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
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Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-3 5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Bisabolol
Masking
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Polyphenols
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Homosalate 7%, Benzophenone-3 5%, Zinc Oxide 6%, Bisabolol, Caffeine, Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Phosphate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Ectoin, Ethylene Brassylate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Laureth-7, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polysorbate 60, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Sorbic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Xanthan Gum
Zinc Oxide 13.75%
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCamellia Sinensis Polyphenols
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide 13.75%, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Biotin, Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Isostearate, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Phospholipids, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Water, Retinyl Palmitate, Resveratrol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideCamellia Sinensis Polyphenols comes from the tea plant. This plant gives us the kind of tea we drink, such as green tea and black tea.
Polyphenols are a group of compounds that have potent antioxidant activity. Antioxidants protect our skin against damage and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Examples of polyphenols include flavonoids and tannic acid.
Read more about the benefits of tea extract here.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis PolyphenolsCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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