MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 Versus Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum

MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 Versus Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum Detailed comparison of MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 versus Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Resveratrol and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and calm redness. Titanium Dioxide 2.1% Zinc Oxide 17% Dimethicone Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Butyloctyl Salicylate Glyceryl Isostearate Polysilicone-15 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Punica Granatum Extract Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract Tocopheryl Acetate Silica Polyhydroxystearic Acid Cyclotetrasiloxane Isoceteth-10 PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Triethoxycaprylylsilane Iron Oxides Titanium Dioxide 2.1%, Zinc Oxide 17%, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polysilicone-15, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Isoceteth-10, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides Water Cyclopentasiloxane Butylene Glycol Glycerin Polysorbate 20 Polysilicone-11 Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Hyaluronic Acid Resveratrol Niacinamide Quercetin Adenosine Tocopherol Phospholipids Ubiquinone Epigallocatechin Gallate Sea Whip Extract Bisabolol Beta-Glucan Phytic Acid Xanthan Gum Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Hydroxide Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Polysilicone-11, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hyaluronic Acid, Resveratrol, Niacinamide, Quercetin, Adenosine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Ubiquinone, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Sea Whip Extract, Bisabolol, Beta-Glucan, Phytic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. 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. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) is a stable and oil-soluble form of Vitamin C. THD is special in that it has the ability to travel deeper into skin than traditional ascorbic acid while maintaining the same skin benefits (double win!). Because it’s oil-soluble, THD dives deep into your skin’s fatty layers (think ceramides and cholesterol) to fight off the kind of free radicals that mess with your skin barrier. This makes it a great pair with water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that mainly works on the surface. Even at just 0.1%, THD is already showing great antioxidant activity. When used up to 2%, it helps keep your skin happy and calm, especially when it’s stressed from pollution or sun. Want to fade dark spots or tackle hyperpigmentation? You’ll want 5% or more. Pairing it with brightening buddies like niacinamide or licorice root gives even better results. One study even used 30% THD with other brighteners and saw real results on stubborn discoloration, even in melasma-prone skin. A note on THD: It’s has a slightly silky, oily texture and usually shows up colorless or pale yellow (though the exact shade can vary by supplier). While you can sneak it into water-based formulas, it really shines when paired with silicones or oils, which help your skin soak it up better. THD is pretty stable, but it’s still vulnerable to degradation like ascorbic acid. Too much light or heat (above 113°F / 45°C) can break it down over time. Go for dark and opaque packaging that keeps it safe and shady! Read more about other types of Vitamin C: