Somethinc No Sebum Mineral Blur Translucent Loose Powder SPF39 PA++++ Versus Alpha-H Dawn to Dusk SPF 50+ SPF Serum
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Somethinc No Sebum Mineral Blur Translucent Loose Powder SPF39 PA++++ 21 ingredients
Alpha-H Dawn to Dusk SPF 50+ SPF Serum 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Somethinc No Sebum Mineral Blur Translucent Loose Powder SPF39 PA++++ 21 ingredients
Alpha-H Dawn to Dusk SPF 50+ SPF Serum 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891, Polymethyl Methacrylate, CI 77015, Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, CI 77492, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, CI 77499, BHT, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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