TONYMOLY Luminous Goddess Aura Fabric BB Cream SPF50+ PA+++ Versus MDSolarSciences MD Mineral BB Crème SPF 50
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and SPF
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
TONYMOLY Luminous Goddess Aura Fabric BB Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 54 ingredients
MDSolarSciences MD Mineral BB Crème SPF 50 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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TONYMOLY Luminous Goddess Aura Fabric BB Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 54 ingredients
MDSolarSciences MD Mineral BB Crème SPF 50 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentNelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tourmaline
Pearl Powder
Amethyst Powder
Abrasive
Nephrite Powder
Abrasive
Sapphire Powder
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Lilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthyl Hexanediol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tourmaline, Pearl Powder, Amethyst Powder, Nephrite Powder, Sapphire Powder, Ruby Powder, Diamond Powder, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Royal Jelly Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Adenosine, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, CI 77015, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Titanium Dioxide 2.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 17%
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 2.1%, Zinc Oxide 17%, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Ubiquinone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Punica Granatum Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeIngredient Ratings
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