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Last updated on July 28, 2023. Published on October 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen Indian Brand India
Sunscreen Indian Brand India

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.

Price

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Buy 1% Hyaluronic Tinted Sunscreen Gel for Broad Spectrum Protection

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Buy La Shield Fisico Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF50 PA++

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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.

D5 is 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 Cyclopentasiloxane

The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Tinted Sunscreen Gel for Broad Spectrum Protection contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glenmark Pharma La Shield Fisico Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF50 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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 can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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.

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The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Tinted Sunscreen Gel for Broad Spectrum Protection contains this as ingredient number 4.

Glenmark Pharma La Shield Fisico Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF50 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isostearic 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.

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The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Tinted Sunscreen Gel for Broad Spectrum Protection contains this as ingredient number 7.

Glenmark Pharma La Shield Fisico Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF50 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic 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 Acid

The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Tinted Sunscreen Gel for Broad Spectrum Protection contains this as ingredient number 14.

Glenmark Pharma La Shield Fisico Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF50 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

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29% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
71% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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