Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating versus Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect .
Published on May 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating 23 ingredients
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect 26 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating 23 ingredients
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating 23 ingredients
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect 26 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Propanediol • Triethanolamine • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Parfum
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Methylpropanediol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Arginine • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol • Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract • Glycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Xanthan Gum • Phenylpropanol • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Picea Abies Wood Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterVichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TriazoneVichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 6.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinVichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 15.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidVichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 12.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 9.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolVichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 13.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 4.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineVichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 15.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolVichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 16.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolVichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating contains this as ingredient number 21.
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF 50 Hydrating 23 ingredients
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF 50+ Vinosun Protect 26 ingredients
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