Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 Versus innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45

Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 Versus innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 versus innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 45. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% Octocrylene 2% Water Glycerin Silica Dimethicone Tocopherol Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Peucedanum Graveolens Extract Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract Avena Sativa Bran Extract Punica Granatum Extract Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Titanium Dioxide Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Xanthan Gum Sodium Carbomer Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Phenoxyethanol Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Water, Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol Zinc Oxide 17% Propylheptyl Caprylate Butyloctyl Salicylate Propanediol Caprylyl Methicone Disiloxane Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Disteardimonium Hectorite Magnesium Sulfate Triethoxycaprylylsilane 1,2-Hexanediol Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Dicaprylyl Carbonate Caprylyl Glycol Glyceryl Caprylate CI 77288 Mica Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Squalane Ceramide NP Niacinamide Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Butylene Glycol Centella Asiatica Extract Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Centella Asiatica Root Extract Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Asiaticoside Madecassoside Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Potassium Hyaluronate Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Zinc Oxide 17%, Water, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Disiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77288, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extra These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics. Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product. The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer. It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil. In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients. Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E. You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells. Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes. It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks. This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage. This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there. In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading. Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!