UV Doux Mineral Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 Versus Trader Joe's Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
Updated on April 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
UV Doux Mineral Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 28 ingredients
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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UV Doux Mineral Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 28 ingredients
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
C15-23 Alkane
SolventHydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer
PEG-2 Soyamine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Zinc Oxide, CI 77492, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C15-19 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Dimethicone, C15-23 Alkane, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, CI 77491, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer, PEG-2 Soyamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Physalis Angulata Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Parfum
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 TriglycerideDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer yet.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePolyhydroxystearic 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 AcidZinc 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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