3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ Versus Uncover Aloe Invisible Sunscreen
Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 29 ingredients
Uncover Aloe Invisible Sunscreen 45 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 29 ingredients
Uncover Aloe Invisible Sunscreen 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
PEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
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
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentPolysilicone-15
UV FilterIsoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hexyl Laurate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Polysilicone-15, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneAmiloxate is a chemical sunscreen absorber. It mainly protects against UV-B rays (290-320 nm) but offers a bit of UV-A protection (320-340 nm).
This ingredient is available in the EU (up to 10%) and Asia. However, it has not yet been approved in the US or Canada.
It is created from isoamyl alcohol and methoxycinnamic acid.
Studies show the structural similarities between this ingredient and cinnamic acid give it anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In fact, it is believed amiloxate works by scavenging free-radical molecules from UV.
One animal study found this ingredient was not absorbed or able to penetrate through skin.
Learn more about Isoamyl P-MethoxycinnamatePolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Water. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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