Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on July 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils 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 Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 72 ingredients
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 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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Not Reef Safe
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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 🎉
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 72 ingredients
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 72 ingredients
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
Dimethicone • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Polyethylene • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ozokerite • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bisabolol • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Dehydroacetic Acid • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Water • Butylene Glycol • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Sea Water • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Glycerin • Tocopherol • Dipropylene Glycol • Propanediol • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Capryloyl Glycine • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Hexylene Glycol • Xylitol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sarcosine • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract • Epilobium Fleischeri Extract • Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract • Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract • Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract • Citric Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Glyceryl Caprylate • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Oxygen • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Zinc Oxide • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Niacinamide • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Titanium Dioxide • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Magnesium Sulfate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Malus Domestica Fruit Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Mentha Piperita Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract • Lonicera Caprifolium Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract • Limonia Acidissima Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Yeast Extract • Hedera Helix Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract • Lupinus Albus Seed Extract • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Perilla Frutescens Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Solidago Virgaurea Extract • Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract comes from the Asian Mountain Yam. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA.
AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 47.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 56.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, it is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 65.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 72.
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 72 ingredients
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 72 ingredients
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