True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 Versus Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30
Updated on March 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 44 ingredients
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True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 44 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Powder
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera
Skin ProtectingIsopropyl Jojobate
EmollientJojoba Alcohol
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera, Isopropyl Jojobate, Jojoba Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Lactic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol
Zinc Oxide 22.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
EmollientPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
HumectantSodium Phytate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Succinate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentOctyldodecanol
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 22.4%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Glucose, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Succinate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Oxide, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77015, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterPolyhydroxystearic 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 AcidAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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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