Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ - Perle Versus Labore Biomeprotect Physical Sunscreen SPF 45
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ 36 ingredients
Labore Biomeprotect Physical Sunscreen SPF 45 31 ingredients
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Somethinc Copy Paste Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ 36 ingredients
Labore Biomeprotect Physical Sunscreen SPF 45 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Betaine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Allantoin, Caffeine, CI 77491, CI 77499, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77492, 1,2-Hexanediol
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Pongamol
MaskingPropanediol
SolventPropylene Carbonate
SolventSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hexyl Laurate, Mineral Salts, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Pongamol, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Saccharide Isomerate, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zinc Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeZinc 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 OxidePhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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