Sephora Collection Daily Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 Versus Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb Sunscreen SPF 45
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 15.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-11
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Zinc Oxide 15.5%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysilicone-11, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 9%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV Absorber1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNepeta Cataria Extract
TonicCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 9%, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isododecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Inulin Lauryl Carbamate yet.
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 Gum
