ZO Skin Health Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Versus Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 - 5W1
Updated on June 12, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
ZO Skin Health Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 60 ingredients
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ZO Skin Health Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 60 ingredients
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 6.8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyamide-5
Skin ConditioningSteareth-21
CleansingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPetasites Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Melanin
Skin ProtectingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenyl Triacetate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Cellulose Acetate
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Simethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylene Brassylate
MaskingParfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 6.8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Polyamide-5, Steareth-21, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Petasites Japonicus Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Melanin, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Ethyl Linoleate, Oleyl Alcohol, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Stearate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-8 Laurate, Coco-Glucoside, Steareth-2, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cellulose Acetate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Simethicone, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethyl Ferulate, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylene Brassylate, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentJojoba Esters
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Squalane
Emollient
Lauryl PCA
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methyl Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
PPG-15
Skin ConditioningPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Water, Disiloxane, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Boron Nitride, Jojoba Esters, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Squalane, Lauryl PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methyl Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Disodium EDTA, PPG-15, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Disodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateGlycerin 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 GlycerinMagnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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