Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Versus itk Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
itk Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Serum 18 ingredients
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
itk Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Serum 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 15.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientC18-21 Alkane
SolventErythritol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOctyldodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 15.2%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Diheptyl Succinate, C18-21 Alkane, Erythritol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Ferulate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Iron Oxides, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-8 Stearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningWater, Coco-Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-8 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Phytate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Carnosine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis 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 TriglyceridePolyhydroxystearic 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 AcidXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
itk Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Serum 18 ingredients
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Thick texture. I used it for my acne prone skin but I experienced more acne whenever I resume using it.
