Comparison between Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 vs. Physicians Formula Super CC+ Cream

Trader Joe's

Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40

Physicians Formula

Super CC+ Cream

- 18 components -

- 44 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 4

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Components only in Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 14

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Isododecane and 9 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 77.8%

Components only in Physicians Formula Super CC+ Cream 40

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol and 35 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 90.9%

Face to Face

Components position by position

Hilight unique

Avobenzone

Titanium Dioxide

Homosalate

Zinc Oxide

Octisalate

Water

Octocrylene

Cyclopentasiloxane

Isododecane

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Butylene Glycol

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Dimethicone

Dimethicone/bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Anti-aging, Nutrifying, Protection

Effects unique for Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40:

Regeneration

Effects unique for Super CC+ Cream:

Cleansing, Soothing, Lightening, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

4 out of 18

22%

chemical

12 out of 18

67%

natural

10 out of 44

23%

chemical

31 out of 44

70%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#18

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#6Glycerin^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#2Glyceryl Stearate SE^#28

Sensitive skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Titanium Dioxide^#1Zinc Oxide^#2Titanium Dioxide^#44

Detailed view

Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 vs. Physicians Formula Super CC+ Cream

Position 1

#1Avobenzone (3%)

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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#1Titanium Dioxide (5.76%)

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.