SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 32 Sunscreen Tinted

Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light

Versus

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 32 Sunscreen Tinted Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation - 5 Light

Sunscreen

Foundation

American Brand United States

Updated on November 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

New Comparison

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 32 Sunscreen Tinted 21 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 35 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 32 Sunscreen Tinted 21 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 35 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 32 Sunscreen Tinted

Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Dimethicone

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Tocopheryl Acetate

Sodium Citrate

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Iron Oxides

Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent

Squalane

Emollient

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

C9-12 Alkane

Solvent

Erythritol

Humectant

Dicaprylyl Ether

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Distarch Phosphate

Absorbent

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate

Emulsifying

Magnesium Sulfate

Zinc Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0

Sodium Benzoate

Masking

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Benzoic Acid

Propylene Carbonate

Sodium Hyaluronate

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Dehydroacetic Acid

Lecithin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant

2 / 0 Vitamin C Icon

Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citric Acid

Buffering

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Iron Oxides

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Stearic Acid

Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Stearic Acid

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water

Iron Oxides

This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.