Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ .
Published on April 13, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
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 Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 73 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 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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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 73 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 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++++ 73 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 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 • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Water • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Sea Water • Lactobacillus • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract • Epilobium Fleischeri Extract • Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract • Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract • Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract • Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Bisabolol • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dehydroacetic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Capryloyl Glycine • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Hexylene Glycol • Xylitol • Sarcosine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Oxygen • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Citral • Linalool • Limonene
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 4.9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5% • Benzophenone-3 3% • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Triethylhexanoin • Paraffinum Liquidum • Hydroxystearic Acid • Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide • Polyamide-8 • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Lecithin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Ppg-17 • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • BHT • Tocopherol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 72.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 73 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 73 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
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AHC Beauty Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 73 ingredients
screamadelica
great sunstick!
this is only the second sunstick i’ve tried after the scinic super active airy sun stick. if i had to pick, i’d probably say i...
great sunstick!
this is only the second sunstick i’ve tried after the scinic super active airy sun stick. if i had to pick, i’d probably say i slightly prefer the scinic, but this is another excellent option. like the scinic sunstick, this goes on smooth (even near my eyes), doesn’t leave a whitecast for me (granted my skin is fair), and barely messes with my makeup. i love the angle, too.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
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