Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Active Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ versus Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ .
Published on December 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or oils
What's Inside
They both contain 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
Active Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
Ingredients in this product that are types of parabens:
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 😥
At a glance
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Active Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Active Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
Water • Zinc Oxide • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Isododecane • Caprylyl Methicone • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract • Angelica Keiskei Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract • Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water • Magnesium Sulfate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Glyceryl Caprylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Panthenol
Water • Polysilicone-11 • Dipropylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Cyclomethicone • Titanium Dioxide • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor • Zinc Oxide • Cetyl Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Zinc Stearate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Chlorphenesin • CI 77492 • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Disodium EDTA • Propylparaben • Methylparaben
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 WaterActive Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideActive Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Active Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Active Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
Reviews
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Active Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
sillygirl
i really loved this sunscreen. i don’t think i’ve ever used a physical sunscreen with such a viscous formula. i’m very pleased however because i...
i really loved this sunscreen. i don’t think i’ve ever used a physical sunscreen with such a viscous formula. i’m very pleased however because i dislike runny sunscreens, which i feel is a trait most physical sunscreens share.
i found this fairly easy to blend. it might just be the white cast, but i found this to help with the redness on my fair skin. it didn’t burn my eyes at all. it wears well under makeup and also when i don’t have makeup on.
i have no complaints! so id recommend it if you’re looking for a solid korean sunscreen.
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
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