Sarah Creal Brilliant Repair Shield Illuminating Serum Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Lanc么me UV Expert Youth Shield Aqua Gel SPF 50
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialJojoba Esters
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenylpropanol
Masking
Nylon-12
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citronellol
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingZinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propanediol, Tridecyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Coco-Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, Sodium Chloride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Lecithin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Mica, Phenylpropanol, Nylon-12, Bakuchiol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, CI 77499, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citronellol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Geraniol, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-20
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Isononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Silica, Dipropylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-20, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Maltodextrin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Mentha Piperita Extract, Isocetyl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Sorbitol, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, BHT, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glycerin, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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