Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 versus ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide .
Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on February 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 38 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 38 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 38 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide • Zinc Oxide • Water • Dimethicone • Isododecane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Undecane • Triethylhexanoin • Isohexadecane • Nylon-12 • Caprylyl Methicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Phenethyl Benzoate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Silica • Tridecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Talc • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Aluminum Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Alumina • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Magnesium Sulfate • Caprylyl Glycol • CI 77492 • Peg-8 Laurate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopherol • Propylene Carbonate • Artemia Extract • Benzoic Acid • C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate • Peg-9
Zinc Oxide 11% • Water • Diethylhexyl Carbonate • Dibutyl Adipate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Alcohol Denat. • Cyclohexasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Nylon-12 • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glyceryl Stearate • Parfum • Bisabolol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Panthenol • Peg-8 • Tocopherol • Lecithin • Plankton Extract • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
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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 OxideSkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 WaterSkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 13.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 15.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteSkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 16.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 TocopherolSkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 33.
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide contains this as ingredient number 26.
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SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 38 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
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SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 38 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
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