Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Soothe & Illuminate Cream Versus The Skin Pharmacist City Detox Anti-Pollution All Day Protection Cream SPF 30
Updated on January 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe day moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Soothe & Illuminate Cream 24 ingredients
The Skin Pharmacist City Detox Anti-Pollution All Day Protection Cream SPF 30 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Soothe & Illuminate Cream 24 ingredients
The Skin Pharmacist City Detox Anti-Pollution All Day Protection Cream SPF 30 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Fruit Water
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Grandis Fruit Water, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Triethanolamine
BufferingDisodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Triethanolamine, Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate, Panthenol, Sucrose Polystearate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTocopheryl 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 AcetatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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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