Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ versus Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ .
Published on January 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols 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 Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 70 ingredients
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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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Contains EU Allergens
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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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 70 ingredients
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 70 ingredients
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
Dimethicone • Vinyl Dimethicone • Polyethylene • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ozokerite • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Orange Roughy Oil • Citrus Limon Fruit Oil • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Water • Morus Bombycis Stem Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Flower Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sea Water • Lactobacillus • Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Gorgonia Extract • Sea Water Extract • Epilobium Fleischeri Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Ostrea Shell Extract • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Bisabolol • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dehydroacetic Acid • Zinc Carbonate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Capryloyl Glycine • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Hexylene Glycol • Xylitol • Hexanediol • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Sulfate • Oxygen • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Limonene • Citral • Linalool
Synthetic Wax • Dibutyl Adipate • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Octocrylene • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ozokerite • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Gossypium Herbaceum Extract • Sophora Flavescens Root Extract • Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Bisabolol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Octyldodecanol • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Tocopherol • Water • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 WaterAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 49.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 56.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolAHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 66.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 70.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 70 ingredients
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 70 ingredients
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For reapplication purposes only!
I had so many expectations when I bought this sunstick. Initially I was looking for products to reapply my SPF...
For reapplication purposes only!
I had so many expectations when I bought this sunstick. Initially I was looking for products to reapply my SPF throughout the day over make-up, and this appeared first on the list. Needless to say I was skeptic about the whole idea as I thought that there is no way it won't ruin my make-up. And I was right... When I applied it, it shifted my make-up and some bits remained on the stick as well. But...
If I reapply it on days when I am make-up free, boy, it's such an amazing product. It's so lightweight, and leaves my skin smooth. I catch myself reaching for it times and times again.
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