Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on September 13, 2023. Published on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sunscreens. They have a total of 24 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, 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
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 27 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 27 ingredients
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Polyethylene • Caprylyl Methicone • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Dibutyl Adipate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ozokerite • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Vinyl Dimethicone • Polysilicone-15 • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Centella Asiatica Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Glyceryl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopherol • Calamine • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Limonene • Linalool • Eugenol
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Polyethylene • Caprylyl Methicone • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Dibutyl Adipate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ozokerite • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Vinyl Dimethicone • Polysilicone-15 • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Centella Asiatica Extract • Glyceryl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate • Peg-8 Diisostearate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopherol • Calamine • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylhexyl 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 TriazoneAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Vinyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-15.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Calamine.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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AHC Beauty Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Silky Calming Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 27 ingredients
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