Watsons Physical Sunscreen Face Serum SPF50+ PA++++ Versus First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30

Watsons Physical Sunscreen Face Serum SPF50+ PA++++ Versus First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 Detailed comparison of Watsons Physical Sunscreen Face Serum SPF50+ PA++++ versus First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30. This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~97% of UVB at SPF 30. Isononyl Isononanoate Water Isododecane Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Titanium Dioxide Zinc Oxide Dimethicone Butylene Glycol Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Polymethyl Methacrylate Stearalkonium Hectorite Dimethicone Crosspolymer Phenoxyethanol Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Sodium Chloride Propylene Carbonate Propanediol Methicone Chlorphenesin Alumina Stearic Acid Disodium EDTA Tocopheryl Acetate Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract 1,2-Hexanediol Maltodextrin Biosaccharide Gum-4 Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer Sorbitan Oleate Triethoxycaprylylsilane Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract CI 77492 CI 77163 CI 77491 Isononyl Isononanoate, Water, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Carbonate, Propanediol, Methicone, Chlorphenesin, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, CI 77492, CI 77163, CI 77491 Zinc Oxide 22% Ethylhexyl Olivate Coconut Alkanes Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Mica Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Jojoba Esters Cellulose Squalane Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Iron Oxides Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Trihydroxystearin Caprylyl Glycol Polyhydroxystearic Acid Glycerin Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Sorbic Acid Silica Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Tocopherol Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract Zinc Oxide 22%, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isododecane, Coconut Alkanes, Water, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Jojoba Esters, Cellulose, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Iron Oxides, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propanediol, Sorbic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alumina, Tocopherol, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract 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. Alumina (aka aluminum oxide) is an inorganic mineral powder refined from bauxite that works as a quiet workhorse in a formula. It shows up often as an abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, bulking, and viscosity-controlling agent. One of its most common jobs is acting as a pigment carrier and dispersant. Alumina platelets are often blended with inorganic sunscreens like Titanium Dioxide (or with colorants) and then coated with a silicone such as Triethoxycaprylylsilane so the pigment spreads evenly and smoothly. In makeup, it can also double as a light-diffusing powder or oil absorber to keep formulas from looking greasy. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded alumina to be safe in present practices of use and concentration. They note it's a stable, oxidized compound and scientific research has failed to establish links to health issues. Concentrations vary depending on the product: Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent. As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin. Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. I