Skinfood Tomato Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Versus Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Tomato Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Skinfood Tomato Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, CI 77891, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Ceteth-10
EmulsifyingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSteareth-21
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Ceteth-10, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Steareth-21, Tromethamine, Propylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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 WaterEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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