Review and Comparison: Clinique For Men UV Defense SPF 50 vs Kiss My Face SPF 40
Physical sunscreens, based on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, are something that I am obsessed with. First of all because I have sensitive eyes and can not use some chemical sunscreen ingredients without unpleasant burning sensation. Also physical sunscreens are more gentle and better suited for sensitive skin. However it is not easy to formulate them with protection higher than spf 30 so that the texture wiIl be pleasing as well. So I am always excited about new physical sunscreen creams, which are really underrepresented on the market.
Clinique For Men UV Defense broad spectrum SPF 50
Ingredients:
Actives: Titanium Dioxide 6.2%, Zinc Oxide 4.0%;
Other: Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate,
Polydiethyl Siloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate,
Diethylhexyl Succinate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Methyl
Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Lauryl PEG-9
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Laureth-4, Cetyl
PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate,
Dimethicone Silylate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer,
Isostearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3,
Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15
Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI
77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492).
Discussion:
There isn't much to say about this product. You can probably guess from ingredient list that there are almost no "skincare" ingredients present. No antioxidants, no plant oils, no anti-irritants. On the plus side, there are no irritants or fragrant components, which makes this product advisable for sensitive skin.
I did like the liquidy texture of this sunscreen. It was moisturizing, easy to spread and not sticky. Sunscreen didn't leave white cast and it worked well under make-up. However I should say it is more suitable for normal to dry skin. For everyone else this lotion will be too emollient and leave shiny looking skin.
Even though it is marketed for men, there is nothing gender specific about it.
Excellent (very beneficial ingredients, proven research)
Good (mostly beneficial ingredients, not extensive research available or just not quite outstanding properties)
OK (mostly
thickeners, emulsifiers, mild preservatives, pH adjusters, all that is
necessary formulation wise, but not a skincare per se)
Bad (anything that shouldn't be in skincare, irritants and fragrance)
Bad (anything that shouldn't be in skincare, irritants and fragrance)
Discussion:
There isn't much to say about this product. You can probably guess from ingredient list that there are almost no "skincare" ingredients present. No antioxidants, no plant oils, no anti-irritants. On the plus side, there are no irritants or fragrant components, which makes this product advisable for sensitive skin.
I did like the liquidy texture of this sunscreen. It was moisturizing, easy to spread and not sticky. Sunscreen didn't leave white cast and it worked well under make-up. However I should say it is more suitable for normal to dry skin. For everyone else this lotion will be too emollient and leave shiny looking skin.
Even though it is marketed for men, there is nothing gender specific about it.
