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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ versus Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ .

Published on April 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

5
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

8
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

9
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

11
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

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Abib Mild Sunblock Protection Tube SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.

Botanity Zinc Light Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

36% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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