
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
“Flexible, blendable mineral sunscreen shades with a brightening, skin-evening finish to moisturize and protect the skin from UVA/UVB rays, blue light, and environmental stressors all in one.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, polyglutamic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, jojoba esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
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A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycryleneA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersA type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineHelps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesZinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diisooctyl succinate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetearyl olivate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Vaccinium vitis-idaea fruit extract, Pongamia pinnata seed extract, Unknown, Ectoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Menthyl lactate, Jojoba esters, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Arachidyl alcohol, Silica, Lauroyl lysine, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isononyl isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Polyglutamic acid, Sorbitan oleate, Trihydroxystearin, Arachidyl glucoside, Sorbitan olivate, Behenyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Gluconolactone, Calcium gluconate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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| Bigger than Beauty SkincareDaily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50YOUR PRODUCT | Rodan + FieldsREVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid Lotion SPF 50 | CaudalieVinosun Protect Brightening Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 with Niacinamide | Tatcha US DEVThe Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 | |
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| Match | — | 90% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | — | — | $37.68 | $64.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Erythritol | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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