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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 versus Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ .

Published on December 07, 2020

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

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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Starts at $35.00
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Starts at $16.09

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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

Learn more about Titanium Dioxide

Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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.

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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

9
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.

Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

11
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 28.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.

Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

26% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 31 ingredients

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Coxir Ceramide Daily UV Sun Block SPF 50+ PA+++ 35 ingredients

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AnaRitaSantos

11 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Worst skincare product I've tried
I could not use this product properly because I had contact dermatitis everytime I put it on my face or tried to...

Worst skincare product I've tried
I could not use this product properly because I had contact dermatitis everytime I put it on my face or tried to use it as hand cream. I believe it might be caused by one of the SPF filters used here that are more old school, less stable and more irritating. On the other hand, beeswax and other emolient ingredients made it very occlusive and greasy, my oily skin could not really handle it well.

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RestlessRed

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

Nice glowy and plump skin
I love this sunscreen, I'm on my fourth bottle and still love how it applies. No whitecast, not too sticky (I love the...

Nice glowy and plump skin
I love this sunscreen, I'm on my fourth bottle and still love how it applies. No whitecast, not too sticky (I love the feeling of slightly sticky skin after my routine, makes it feel nourished). I have never gotten a sunburn with this product.
I also have rather oily/combination skin but this sunscreen is one of the few that doesn't make me feel like an oil slick after a full day of wearing it.
There is also almost no smell to it and one bottle can last a very long time ! Will keep repurchasing this !

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