Sisley Paris Tinted Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 - Light/Natural Versus Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sisley Paris Tinted Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 - Light/Natural 36 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sisley Paris Tinted Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 - Light/Natural 36 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Linalool, Limonene
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Sulfate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide, Water, Isododecane, CI 77891, Corn Starch Modified, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, CI 77492, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 77491, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, CI 77499, Propylene Carbonate, Ectoin, Mannitol, Propyl Gallate, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Citric Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopherol, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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 WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxidePolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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