Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of 3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ versus Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast .
Last updated on January 13, 2024. Published on August 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 29 ingredients
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 29 ingredients
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast 23 ingredients
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3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 29 ingredients
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast 23 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Paraffinum Liquidum • Titanium Dioxide • Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Cetyl Alcohol • Zinc Oxide • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Polysorbate 60 • Beeswax • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Peg-100 Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Morus Alba Bark Extract • Panax Ginseng Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Betaine • Dimethicone • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Disodium EDTA • CI 19140 • CI 15985 • Parfum
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Methyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Octocrylene • Benzophenone-3 • Benzophenone-4 • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Caprylyl Methicone • Phenoxyethanol • BHT • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin • Centella Asiatica Extract • Niacinamide • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Water • Glycerin • Glycogen • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about Glycerin3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast contains this as ingredient number 9.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast contains this as ingredient number 12.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfum3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast contains this as ingredient number 23.
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3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 29 ingredients
Sereese Beauty Sun Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 0% White Cast 23 ingredients
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3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 29 ingredients
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