Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Day Cream SPF 15 Versus Simple Skincare Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 - US
Updated on October 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free day moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Day Cream SPF 15 33 ingredients
Simple Skincare Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 24 ingredients
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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Day Cream SPF 15 33 ingredients
Simple Skincare Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Bisabolol
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Powder
Skin ConditioningStearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingStearyl Caprylate
EmollientIsomerized Linoleic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Zingiber Officinale Root Powder, Stearyl Heptanoate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearyl Caprylate, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, Sucrose Polystearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 1.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 1.3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Stearate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Stearamide Amp
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 1.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 1.3%, Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Glycol Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Stearamide Amp
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololTocopheryl 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 AcetateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl 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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTIngredient Ratings
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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Day Cream SPF 15 33 ingredients
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