Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+

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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ Versus Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 60

Sunscreen

American Brand United States

Updated on June 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

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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Ingredient Info

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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 60 35 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 60 35 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+

Zinc Oxide 10%

Cosmetic Colorant

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Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Dimethicone

Isododecane

Tridecyl Salicylate

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Propanediol

Solvent

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Silica

Abrasive

Squalane

Emollient

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract

Hydrolyzed Silk

Bisabolol

Allantoin

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Antioxidant

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Lecithin

Emollient

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Lactobacillus

Maltodextrin

Caprylyl Glycol

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

PEG-10

Humectant

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

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Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Emulsifying

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Phosphoric Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Chloride

Hexylene Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Iron Oxides

Zinc Oxide 10%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Tridecyl Salicylate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Silica, Squalane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, PEG-10, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Propylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides

Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 60

Homosalate 10%

Skin Conditioning

Octocrylene 7.5%

UV Absorber

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber

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Benzophenone-3 5%

UV Absorber

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Acrylates/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer 3%

Ascorbic Acid

BHT

Bisabolol

Butylene Glycol

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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Cetyl Dimethicone

Chlorphenesin

Cyclopentasiloxane

Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

Emollient

Disodium EDTA

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Mannan

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Pantothenic Acid

Parfum

Pentylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Polyester-7

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Retinyl Palmitate

Skin Conditioning

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Silica

Steareth-100

Steareth-2

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Tocopheryl Acetate

Water

Xanthan Gum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Bisabolol

Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Learn more about Bisabolol

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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 Glycol

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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

Absorbent, Abrasive

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.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water