Transparent Lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF50+ Versus Q + A Squalane SPF 50 Hydrating Daily Sunscreen
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Transparent Lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF50+ 58 ingredients
Q + A Squalane SPF 50 Hydrating Daily Sunscreen 33 ingredients
About this product
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Transparent Lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF50+ 58 ingredients
Q + A Squalane SPF 50 Hydrating Daily Sunscreen 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture
Skin ConditioningCistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLansium Domesticum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethiconol
Emollient
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Silica, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Allantoin, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lansium Domesticum Leaf Extract, Acetyl Glutamine, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Tocopherol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethiconol, Poloxamer 407, Maltodextrin, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Cholesterol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientGlucose
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Xylitol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAnhydroxylitol
HumectantHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Squalane, Betaine, Allantoin, Arginine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Lecithin, Glucose, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Xylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Anhydroxylitol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinTocopherol (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 TocopherolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Lecithin 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 LecithinCitric 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 AcidCaprylyl 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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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Transparent Lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF50+ 58 ingredients
Q + A Squalane SPF 50 Hydrating Daily Sunscreen 33 ingredients
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Transparent Lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF50+ 58 ingredients
Too much silicone for my liking, just sitting on the skin and feeling uncomfortable. Burned in my eyes and gave me CC
