Smoochkins Hyaluronic Acid Tinted Blurring Matte Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Fresh Skinlab Tomato Glass Skin Brightening Facial Scrub
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This brightening exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose and Glycolic Acid to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Octocrylene, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Talc, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLycopene
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycolic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Carbomer, Lycopene, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Mandelic Acid, Arbutin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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