Q + A Peptide SPF 50 Anti-Ageing Daily Sunscreen Versus Q + A Zinc PCA Daily Moisturiser

Q + A Peptide SPF 50 Anti-Ageing Daily Sunscreen Versus Q + A Zinc PCA Daily Moisturiser Detailed comparison of Q + A Peptide SPF 50 Anti-Ageing Daily Sunscreen versus Q + A Zinc PCA Daily Moisturiser. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. This oil-control moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. Water Propanediol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Titanium Dioxide Stearic Acid Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Cetyl Alcohol Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil Tripeptide-29 Betaine Allantoin Arginine Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Tocopherol Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Ethylhexyl Triazone Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Levulinic Acid Sodium Levulinate Glycerin Lecithin Carbomer Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate Jojoba Esters Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables Caprylyl Glycol Polyhydroxystearic Acid Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Hydroxyacetophenone Phenoxyethanol Citric Acid Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Tripeptide-29, Betaine, Allantoin, Arginine, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Zinc PCA Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract Niacinamide Sodium Hyaluronate Sucrose Stearate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Xanthan Gum Coco-Glucoside Coconut Alcohol Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Benzoate Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Zinc PCA, Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Coconut Alcohol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant