Naked Sundays Beautyscreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50 Versus No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced All-In-One Foundation SPF 50+

Naked Sundays Beautyscreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50 Versus No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced All-In-One Foundation SPF 50+

This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Zinc Oxide 12%

Water

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Isododecane

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Iron Oxides

CI 77492

Propanediol

CI 77491

Caprylyl Methicone

Dimethicone

Niacinamide

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Trilaureth-4 Phosphate

CI 77499

Dimethiconol/​Propylsilsesquioxane/​Silicate Crosspolymer

Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

Sodium Chloride

Phenoxyethanol

Bisabolol

Caprylyl Glycol

Allantoin

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hexylene Glycol

PEG-10

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Squalane

Sodium Hydroxide

Titanium Dioxide

Polyglutamic Acid

Aluminum Hydroxide

Zinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, Propanediol, CI 77491, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, CI 77499, Dimethiconol/​Propylsilsesquioxane/​Silicate Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-10, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Squalane, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglutamic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide

Cyclopentasiloxane

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

PEG-9 Dimethicone

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Cyclohexasiloxane

Mica

Magnesium Sulfate

Silica

Alcohol Denat.

Propylene Carbonate

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Methylparaben

Propylene Glycol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Ethylparaben

Retinyl Palmitate

Tetrasodium EDTA

Sorbitan Laurate

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Carbomer

Potassium Hydroxide

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Polysorbate 20

Tocopherol

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Morus Alba Leaf Extract

BHT

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

CI 77891

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cyclohexasiloxane, Mica, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ethylparaben, Retinyl Palmitate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sorbitan Laurate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, BHT, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.

Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.

This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).

Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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