Dupes
Dupes / Sunscreen
For sunscreen we compare the published ingredient list: which UV filters and supporting ingredients two products share, and which they don't.
Sun protection depends on the full filter system, the SPF and PA rating on the label and how much you apply. A shared filter does not make two sunscreens equivalent, and we make no claim about protection. Check the label and the retailer's page before you buy.
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Compared with
Shares 4 of 5 key actives
Not shared: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Premium product
Compared with
Shares 4 of 5 key actives
Not shared: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Premium product
Compared with
Shares 4 of 6 key actives
Not shared: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid
Premium product
Compared with
Shares 5 of 6 key actives
Not shared: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Premium product
Compared with
Shares 4 of 6 key actives
Not shared: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Premium product
Compared with
Shares 3 of 4 key actives
Not shared: Hyaluronic Acid
Premium product
Compared with
Shares 4 of 6 key actives
Not shared: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Premium product
Compared with
Shares 3 of 4 key actives
Not shared: Hyaluronic Acid
The score runs from 0 to 100. It weighs shared key actives most, then overall formula similarity and product attributes such as fragrance-free. A high score means the ingredient lists are close. It does not mean the products perform the same, and we never say it does. The chips above are the key actives both products contain. Where an active is missing from the alternative, it is listed under “Not shared”.
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