Watier Sun Smart Invisible Face Primer Universal UV Shield SPF 30 Versus Vivier Pharma Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Watier Sun Smart Invisible Face Primer Universal UV Shield SPF 30 12 ingredients
Vivier Pharma Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Watier Sun Smart Invisible Face Primer Universal UV Shield SPF 30 12 ingredients
Vivier Pharma Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 10%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylparaben
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phytic Acid
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide 10%, Zinc Oxide 8%, Alumina, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Butylparaben, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 20, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, T-Butyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Water, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
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.
It is also 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.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideZinc 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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