Comparison between PLUM 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 PA+++ Hybrid Sunscreen vs. Dot & Key Cica + 5% Niacinamide Oil - Free Moisturizer

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24 Ingredients 31

1
Water
1
Centella Asiatica (Cica) Leaf Water
2
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
2
Niacinamide
3
Avobenzone
3
Glycerin
4
Benzophenone-3
4
Polyacrylamide
5
Phospholipids
5
C13-14 Isoparaffin
6
1
6
Laureth-7
7
3 Butylene Glycol
7
Dimethicone
8
Propanediol
8
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
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Uniqueness20 out of 24
83.3%
Uniqueness27 out of 31
87.1%

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
4 out of 24
17%
chemical
12 out of 24
50%
natural
5 out of 31
16%
chemical
20 out of 31
65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Phospholipids#5Glycerin#10
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#11
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Sodium Hyaluronate#18Panthenol#19Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract#23Allantoin#26Tocopherol#31
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#22Allantoin#26
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#26

Detailed view

PLUM 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 PA+++ Hybrid Sunscreen vs. Dot & Key Cica + 5% Niacinamide Oil - Free Moisturizer
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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#1Centella Asiatica (Cica) Leaf Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

Position 3

#3Avobenzone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4Benzophenone-3

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Polyacrylamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Film former, Hair fixative
Antistatic
Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Phospholipids

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Phospholipids help to hydrate the skin and recover the lipid balance. If the skin lacks this component it can become dry. The component makes cell membranes more difficult to damage and this affects the overall health of the skin.

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#5C13-14 Isoparaffin

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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