Comparison between Colorscience Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 vs. Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser

Colorscience

Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Paula's Choice

Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser

- 34 components -

- 21 components -

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Ingredients in both products 7

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol and 2 more. Show.

Components only in Colorscience Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 27

Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Isododecane and 22 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 79.4%

Components only in Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser 14

Hydrogenated Polydecene, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Polysorbate 80, Laureth-4 and 9 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 66.7%

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Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Water

Hydrogenated Polydecene

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Caprylyl Methicone

Polysorbate 80

Isododecane

Laureth-4

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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Positive Effects

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

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

UV Protection, Pore Shrinking, Lightening, Antifungal, Tones up skin, Anti dandruff

Effects unique for Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser:

Lifting, Rejuvenation, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 34

24%

chemical

22 out of 34

65%

natural

4 out of 21

19%

chemical

15 out of 21

71%

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Components by Skin Type

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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

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Beta-Glucan^#11Butylene Glycol^#14

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil^#4Laureth-4^#7

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Colorscience Total Protection No-show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 vs. Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser

Position 1

#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.

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#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.