Age20's Signature Essence Cover Pact SPF 50+ Versus Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPvp
Emulsion StabilisingTriisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientC30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingStearic Acid
Cleansing
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Alumina
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
PCA
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Glycerophosphate
Urea
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Magnesium Aspartate
BufferingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Alanine
MaskingAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Tyrosine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Histidine
Humectant
Uric Acid
BufferingMethionine
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Titanium Dioxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polysilicone-15, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pvp, Triisostearin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Dimethicone, Sodium Glutamate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, P-Anisic Acid, Stearic Acid, C30-45 Olefin, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alumina, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Water, Stearyl Heptanoate, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, PCA, Glucose, Glycine, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Glycerophosphate, Urea, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Sodium Chloride, Alanine, Avena Sativa Peptide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Polyglutamic Acid, Lysine, Arginine, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine, Isoleucine, Citric Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Creatine, Cysteine, Histidine, Uric Acid, Methionine, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate yet.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has 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.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate isn't fungal acne safe.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateStearic 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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTitanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as āmineralā by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isnāt as strong as zinc oxideās, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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 Water
