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

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Components only in Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 14
Uniqueness: 77.8%
Components only in Physicians Formula Super CC+ Cream 40
Uniqueness: 90.9%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Avobenzone
1
Titanium Dioxide
2
Homosalate
2
Zinc Oxide
3
Octisalate
3
Water
4
Octocrylene
4
Cyclopentasiloxane
5
Isododecane
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
6
Butylene Glycol
7
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
7
Dimethicone
8
Dimethicone/​bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
8
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
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
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.

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