Skin Aqua Clear White SPF50+ PA+++ Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Updated on June 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skin Aqua Clear White SPF50+ PA+++ 27 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 59 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Skin Aqua Clear White SPF50+ PA+++ 27 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 59 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexyl Dimethoxybenzylidene Dioxoimidazolidine Propionate
UV AbsorberLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMethyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingArginine
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disodium Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Dimethoxybenzylidene Dioxoimidazolidine Propionate, Lauroyl Lysine, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Potassium Hydroxide, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Melatonin
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coconut Alkanes, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Melatonin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Saccharide Isomerate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Glycolic Acid, Sodium PCA, Oleanolic Acid, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tromethamine, BHT, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, CI 77015, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateSodium 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 HydroxideTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterZinc 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 OxideIngredient Ratings
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