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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen versus DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 .

Last updated on July 16, 2023. Published on July 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
45

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.

DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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.

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Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.

DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

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.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.

DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.

DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 24.

DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 26.

DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

23% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen 26 ingredients

Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen hasn't been rated yet.
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DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 22 ingredients

2.2 /5
from 5 ratings
Strong Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Drying (1) Expensive (1) Pilling (1) Works Well (1)
kyniwi's avatar

kyniwi

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Smells terrible, is drying, and pills so bad! I can’t stand this.

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EstEstEst

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Great fungal acne safe SPF! Slightly odd smell, but very mositurising. Leaves your skin feeling really soft.

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