Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist

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Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist Versus Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen

Sunscreen

Australian Brand

Updated on March 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin C

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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist 27 ingredients

Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen 29 ingredients

What's inside

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Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist 27 ingredients

Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen 29 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Alcohol Denat.

Isododecane

Polyester-8

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Antioxidant

Bisabolol

Masking

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Parfum

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Paraffinum Liquidum

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Emollient

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Benzyl Salicylate

Hexylene Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen

Water

Isoamyl Laurate

Alcohol Denat.

Polyester-8

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Phenyl Trimethicone

Caprylyl Methicone

Propanediol

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Acrylates Copolymer

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates

Cleansing

Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Rice Amino Acids

Proline

Arginine

Coco-Glucoside

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant

Hydroxystearic Acid

Cleansing

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.

This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.

However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.

Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.

This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.

Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.

Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.

The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.

Also...

This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.

The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You 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 Triazine

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl 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 Triazone

Niacinamide

Smoothing

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 Niacinamide

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Polyester-8

Skin Conditioning, UV Filter

This ingredient is also known as Polycrylene. It is a UV photostabilizer and often used in sunscreens as an alternative to octocrylene.

Polycrylene is used to stabilize other UV filters, especially avobenzone, which is known to degrade rapidly without stabilizers. It also absorbs UVB light, but is only about 1/3 as effective as octocrylene.

At its maximum recommended strength of 4%, this ingredient is not likely to make a significant contribution to SPF factor. Polycrylene has a large molecular weight so it's unlikely to penetrate skin.

Although rare, this ingredient can cause contact dermatitis.

Due to regulatory loopholes, you'll be able to find this chemical UV filter in "100% mineral" sunscreens.

Learn more about Polyester-8