Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ versus Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 .
Last updated on February 23, 2024. Published on February 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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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
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ 44 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ 44 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 44 ingredients
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Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ 44 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 44 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Silica • Polyester-7 • Glycerin • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Allantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Peg-8 • Cellulose Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract • Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract • Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract • Diglycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Lysine • Magnesium Chloride • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77891 • BHT • Parfum
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol • Diethylhexyl Succinate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Octocrylene • Dextrin Palmitate • Pentylene Glycol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • CI 77891 • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Talc • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Agar • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • CI 77492 • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Sodium Hyaluronate • CI 77491 • Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract • Maltodextrin • Citric Acid • BHT • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • CI 77499 • Plumeria Alba Flower Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract • Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 HydroxideSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 TocopherolSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 AcidSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 40.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 41.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 41.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 42.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 43.
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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