Comparison between ISDIN Fusion Water SPF 50+ vs. ISDIN Fusion Fluid SPF 50

Find out which product is better for your skin.

26 Ingredients 29

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
2
Dibutyl Adipate
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Cyclopentasiloxane
4
Propylene Glycol
4
Octocrylene
5
Polymethyl Methacrylate
5
Alcohol Denatured
6
Dimethicone
6
Avobenzone
7
PEG-8
7
Cyclohexasiloxane
8
Avobenzone
8
Butylene Glycol
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Uniqueness10 out of 26
38.5%
Uniqueness13 out of 29
44.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
3 out of 26
12%
chemical
21 out of 26
81%
natural
3 out of 29
10%
chemical
25 out of 29
86%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3Propylene Glycol#4Allantoin#15Sodium Hyaluronate#18Tocopherol#22Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#25
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#12Allantoin#15Citric Acid#26
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#8Allantoin#15Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#16Sodium Hyaluronate#18Tocopherol#19Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#15Glyceryl Stearate SE#25
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#12Allantoin#15

Detailed view

ISDIN Fusion Water SPF 50+ vs. ISDIN Fusion Fluid SPF 50
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 2

#2Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Dibutyl Adipate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#3Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

Position 4

#4Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#4Octocrylene

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Position 5

#5Polymethyl Methacrylate

Origin: chemical
Role: Film former
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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