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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 versus IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ .

Last updated on October 21, 2023. Published on October 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and anti aging

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen 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.

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

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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
50
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
32

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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 Oxide

SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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