The Outset Hydrasheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Versus ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide
Updated on September 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Outset Hydrasheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 46 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
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The Outset Hydrasheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 46 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
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Zinc Oxide 14.93%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Bisabolol
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC9-12 Alkane
SolventCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 14.93%, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triheptanoin, Silica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C9-12 Alkane, Ceramide NP, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol
Zinc Oxide 11%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Zinc Oxide 11%, Water, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol Denat., Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Nylon-12, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Plankton Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 OxideWater. 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 WaterDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBisabolol 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 BisabololLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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The Outset Hydrasheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 46 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
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The Outset Hydrasheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 46 ingredients
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 31 ingredients
Face perfume with tint & SPF. I know us old broads want to smell nice and get that SPF - but this just wasn’t’ my bag. I guess I’m just not ready for the face perfume industry
