Zoah Anti-Aging Facial Serum Versus Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Zoah Anti-Aging Facial Serum 28 ingredients
Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Zoah Anti-Aging Facial Serum 28 ingredients
Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingEDTA
Water, Niacinamide, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine, Panthenol, Riboflavin, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethanolamine, EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingImidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
EDTA
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine, Panthenol, Riboflavin, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Polysorbate 80, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Imidazolidinyl Urea, EDTA
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 WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideThiamine Hcl is Vitamin B1. The HCL stands for hydrochloride. Thiamine HCL is created using thiamine chloride and hydrochloric acid.
Our bodies use Thiamine HCL for aerobic metabolism, cell growth, and transmission of nerve impulses.
Learn more about Vitamin B in skincare:
Learn more about Thiamine HclWe don't have a description for Pyridoxine yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolRiboflavin is Vitamin B2. Our bodies use riboflavin in the creation of skin, digestive tract lining, and blood cells.
Riboflavin is naturally found in Royal Jelly.
Foods rich in riboflavin include eggs, milk, organ meat, cheese, and yogurt.
Learn more about other types of Vitamin B:
Learn more about RiboflavinBiotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinCyanocobalamin is the manufactured version of vitamin B12. It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and barrier protecting properties. Topical cyanocobalamin is used to treat skin irritation and atopic dermatitis.
We don't have a description for Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract yet.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a preservative and isn't fungal acne safe. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholEDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.
Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.
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Zoah Anti-Aging Facial Serum 28 ingredients
Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB 23 ingredients
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Zoah Anti-Aging Facial Serum 28 ingredients
Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB 23 ingredients
Great!
It absorbs very quickly and nicely. I love the matte finish it has. It's not irritating at all (unlike all the other sunscreens I've tried). It doesn't leave a whitecast on my pale skin. The only downside is that it doesn't state the SPF on the bottle but the brand claims on the social media accounts that it is SPF 50.
