Comparison between The Derma CO 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel With SPF 50 PA++++ For Broad Spectrum vs. Fixderma Shadow SPF 50+ Cream

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39 Ingredients 23

1
Water
1
Water
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
2
Octinoxate
3
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3
Titanium Dioxide
4
Dimethicone
4
Aluminum Hydrate
5
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
5
Stearic Acid
6
Avobenzone
6
Avobenzone
7
Hyaluronic Acid
7
Sulisobenzone
8
Glycerin
8
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Uniqueness33 out of 39
84.6%
Uniqueness17 out of 23
73.9%

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
9 out of 39
23%
chemical
19 out of 39
49%
natural
4 out of 23
17%
chemical
19 out of 23
83%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#8Phospholipids#18Propylene Glycol#19Allantoin#25
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Allantoin#25Zinc Oxide#31Glyceryl Stearate SE#24
Sensitive skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Allantoin#25Zinc Oxide#31Titanium Dioxide#37
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#9Glycerin#10
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#3Octinoxate#2

Detailed view

The Derma CO 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel With SPF 50 PA++++ For Broad Spectrum vs. Fixderma Shadow SPF 50+ Cream
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

#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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#2Octinoxate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
Octinoxate is an effective sun protector that absorbs UV-B rays mostly. That means it can help to protect the skin from burns and from cancer. It’s also a solvent for other sunscreen components. This helps manufacturers to make products less oily.
Position 3

#3Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Titanium Dioxide

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.

Position 4

#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#4Aluminum Hydrate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Film former, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

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