Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 Versus Solara Suncare Time Traveler Active Wear Peptide Face Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sport
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 44 ingredients
Solara Suncare Time Traveler Active Wear Peptide Face Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sport 38 ingredients
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Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 44 ingredients
Solara Suncare Time Traveler Active Wear Peptide Face Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sport 38 ingredients
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Zinc Oxide 22.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
EmollientPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
HumectantSodium Phytate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Succinate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentOctyldodecanol
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 22.4%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Glucose, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Succinate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Oxide, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77015, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Nonane
Perfuming
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
C13-14 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Fructose
HumectantNonane, Zinc Oxide 20%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C13-14 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Coco-Caprylate, Propanediol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Ceramide Ng, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sorbitan Olivate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Fructose
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 OxideWater. 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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidThis ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateIsostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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