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Published on April 25, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain 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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen British Brand United Kingdom
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Steareth-21.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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.

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Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.

The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.

AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.

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31% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 26 ingredients

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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients

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EmilyDeDakis_560

10 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

It is the first daily moisturizer with sunscreen that I could use daily, that felt good and did not make me break out. My skin is better after...

It is the first daily moisturizer with sunscreen that I could use daily, that felt good and did not make me break out. My skin is better after using it for a whole year

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