Comparison between Avene Barrier Restore Cream vs. Colorscience Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Avene

Barrier Restore Cream

Colorscience

Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

- 19 components -

- 34 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide

Components only in Avene Barrier Restore Cream 16

Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate and 11 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 84.2%

Components only in Colorscience Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 31

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate and 26 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 91.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Zinc Oxide

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Water

Mineral Oil

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Glycerin

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Zinc Oxide

Caprylyl Methicone

Propylene Glycol

Isododecane

Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Healing, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Hair conditioning

Effects unique for Barrier Restore Cream:

Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection

Effects unique for Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50:

Pore Shrinking, Antifungal, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Protection, Anti dandruff

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 19

42%

chemical

8 out of 19

42%

natural

8 out of 34

24%

chemical

22 out of 34

65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4Propylene Glycol^#7

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#6Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil^#5

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#6

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Allantoin^#23Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1Allantoin^#23

Detailed view

Avene Barrier Restore Cream vs. Colorscience Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Zinc Oxide (10%)

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Colorant

UV Protection

Antiseptic

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.