Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB Versus Dernier Cosmetics Sun Care Coco SPF 50+
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB 23 ingredients
Dernier Cosmetics Sun Care Coco SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
About this product
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Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB 23 ingredients
Dernier Cosmetics Sun Care Coco SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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 WaterEthylhexyl 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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateTitanium 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 DioxideStearic 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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidCetyl 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 AlcoholIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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Zoah Anti-Aging Sunscreen UVA/UVB 23 ingredients
Dernier Cosmetics Sun Care Coco SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
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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.
