Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ versus Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector .
Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on March 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ 26 ingredients
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ 26 ingredients
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ 26 ingredients
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • BHT • Cetearyl Alcohol • Decyl Glucoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Lactic Acid • C10-18 Triglycerides • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Niacinamide • Phenoxyethanol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Piroctone Olamine • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Propylene Glycol • Water • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Triacontanyl Pvp • Xanthan Gum
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5% • Titanium Dioxide 3.2% • Zinc Oxide 3.6% • Water • Dimethicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Polydecene • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Hydrated Silica • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer • Hydroxyapatite • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Sodium Rna • Quaternium-90 Bentonite • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Chloride • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-8 Laurate • Propylene Carbonate • Silica • Tocopherol • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77491 • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateSkinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 1.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 34.
We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.
Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 8.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 35.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSkinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector contains this as ingredient number 4.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ 26 ingredients
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
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Skinstitut Skinstitut Age Defence SPF50+ 26 ingredients
Clinique Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector 38 ingredients
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