Comparison between Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer vs. Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush On Shield Glow SPF 50

Paula's Choice

Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer

Colorescience

Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush On Shield Glow SPF 50

- 48 components -

- 25 components -

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Ingredients in both products 2

Water, Glycerin

Components only in Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 46

Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE and 41 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 95.8%

Components only in Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush On Shield Glow SPF 50 23

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Mica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer and 18 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 92.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Titanium Dioxide

Glycerin

Zinc Oxide

Dimethicone

Mica

Butylene Glycol

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Propanediol

Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer

Stearic Acid

Lycopodium Clavatum Extract

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Sodium Hyaluronate

Isohexadecane

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Anti-aging, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Tones up skin, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer:

Cleansing, Acne fighting, Soothing, Lightening, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Deodorant, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating, Hair follicle nutrition

Effects unique for Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush On Shield Glow SPF 50:

Antifungal, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Hair strengthening

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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are

Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

16 out of 48

33%

chemical

22 out of 48

46%

natural

8 out of 25

32%

chemical

10 out of 25

40%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2Butylene Glycol^#4Tocopherol^#30

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Stearic Acid^#6Glyceryl Stearate SE^#7

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Sodium Hyaluronate^#7Glycerin^#9Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract^#12

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#2Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#13Laureth-4^#19

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Titanium Dioxide^#1Zinc Oxide^#2

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer vs. Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush On Shield Glow 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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#1Titanium Dioxide (22.5%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Colorant

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.