Uriage Bariésun Mineral Cream SPF 50+ - Singapore Versus Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 Face
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Uriage Bariésun Mineral Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 Face 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Uriage Bariésun Mineral Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 Face 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Nylon-12
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cera Alba
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Zinc Oxide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Nylon-12, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cera Alba, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Propylene Carbonate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Citric Acid
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide, Water, Coco-Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 GumZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 Face 20 ingredients
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