SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50

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SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 Versus Nuxe Melting Cream For Face SPF 50

Sunscreen

American Brand

French Brand

Updated on October 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 22 ingredients

Nuxe Melting Cream For Face SPF 50 44 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 22 ingredients

Nuxe Melting Cream For Face SPF 50 44 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Talc

Dicaprylyl Ether

Triethylhexanoin

Isohexadecane

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil

Abrasive

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Aluminum Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

PEG-8 Laurate

Emulsifying

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silica Silylate

Emollient

2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol

Skin Conditioning

Alumina

Abrasive

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Iron Oxides

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying

Melting Cream For Face SPF 50

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dibutyl Adipate

Emollient

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Emollient

Parfum

Masking

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Coco-Glucoside

Glycol Palmitate

Dimethicone

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming

C20-22 Alcohols

Capryloyl Glycine

Arginine

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Oryza Sativa Hull Powder

Talc

Citric Acid

Tocopheryl Acetate

Dehydroacetic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Gluconate

Dimethiconol

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient

0 / 0 Oil Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient

0-2 / 0 Oil Icon

Lauroyl Lysine

Skin Conditioning

Eichhornia Crassipes Extract

Skin Conditioning

Inositol

Humectant

Ethyl Ferulate

Antioxidant

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Fagraea Berteroana Flower Extract

Limonene

Linalool

Citronellol

Geraniol

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Parfum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Glycol Palmitate, Dimethicone, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Benzyl Alcohol, C20-22 Alcohols, Capryloyl Glycine, Arginine, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Hull Powder, Talc, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate, Dimethiconol, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Eichhornia Crassipes Extract, Inositol, Ethyl Ferulate, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Fagraea Berteroana Flower Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Talc

Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

Learn more about Talc