Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ Versus The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++
Updated on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventIron Oxides
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Astaxanthin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Panthenol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Niacinamide, Carnosine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ectoin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Iron Oxides, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ubiquinone, Quercetin, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Bisabolol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Astaxanthin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Polyglutamate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Succinic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Maltodextrin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phospholipids, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 OxideButylene 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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic. It prevents harmful bacteria from growing on skin by keeping the skin's microbiome in balance.
Another benefit of this ingredient is its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect our skin from oxidative damage.
Chondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed? Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Learn more about Chondrus Crispus ExtractPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Ingredient Ratings
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Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Reviews
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Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Skin type: Combination-oily skin that’s comedone-prone.
This sunscreen is quite thick and fairly difficult to spread — you need to apply it in small layers so it won’t be patchy. Super matte in texture, making it ideal for oily skin or sweaty peeps!
Coverage is light-medium, not really buildable imo. Only 1 shade which is pretty light. I have medium-olive skin so it definitely toned up my skin Show more
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
The only sunscreen that doesn't cause any breakout on my skin and i can wear daily without irritation. As a muslim, this is the only sunscreen that i can remove even just using water which is helpful for prayers. It feels like wearing light moisturizer on my skin, suitable for acne prone oily skin types like mine.
