Comparison between Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Face Wash vs. Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen With Multivitamin For Reducing Photoaging & No White Cast

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14 Ingredients 35

1
Water
1
Water
2
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
2
Octocrylene
3
Propylene Glycol
3
Diisopropyl Adipate
4
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
4
Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
5
Panthenol
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Disodium EDTA
6
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
7
Diisopropyl Sebacate
8
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
8
Avobenzone
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Uniqueness9 out of 14
64.3%
Uniqueness30 out of 35
85.7%

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 14
21%
chemical
11 out of 14
79%
natural
8 out of 35
23%
chemical
25 out of 35
71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#3Panthenol#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#5Butylene Glycol#19Panthenol#22Sodium Hyaluronate#23Allantoin#24
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#24Glyceryl Stearate SE#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#15Allantoin#24Retinol (Vitamin A)#26

Detailed view

Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Face Wash vs. Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen With Multivitamin For Reducing Photoaging & No White Cast
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

#2Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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#2Octocrylene

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 3

#3Propylene 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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#3Diisopropyl Adipate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

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#5Propylene 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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