Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ versus Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 .
Published on September 04, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ 33 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ 33 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ 33 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 40 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Butylene Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Peg-100 Stearate • Glycerin • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Dimethicone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Decyl Glucoside • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Propylene Glycol • Citric Acid • BHA • Limonene • Citronellol • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Octocrylene • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butylene Glycol • Cyclomethicone • Alcohol • Titanium Dioxide • Glyceryl Stearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Behenyl Alcohol • Peg-100 Stearate • Sodium Caprylate • Phenoxyethanol • Isohexadecane • Aluminum Stearate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Propanediol • Octyldodecanol • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Polysorbate 80 • Bambusa Vulgaris Water • Alumina • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Viscum Album Leaf Extract • Glycine Soja Lipids • Centella Asiatica Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Ethylhexylglycerin • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexyl 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 SalicylateThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThe Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 33.
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The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ 33 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 40 ingredients
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The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ 33 ingredients
kaya02
great lightweight spf, absorbs within 1 hour and doesn't leave a film. it leaves a natural finish (no excessive glow), so i def recommend this for...
great lightweight spf, absorbs within 1 hour and doesn't leave a film. it leaves a natural finish (no excessive glow), so i def recommend this for oily skin ❀
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 40 ingredients
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