Alejon Sun Screen Cream SPF 50+ Versus E-Parkville Bobai Sunscreen Hydrocare SPF 50+
Updated on July 26, 2024
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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Alejon Sun Screen Cream SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
E-Parkville Bobai Sunscreen Hydrocare SPF 50+ 8 ingredients
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Alejon Sun Screen Cream SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
E-Parkville Bobai Sunscreen Hydrocare SPF 50+ 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-9
UV AbsorberTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Benzophenone-9, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polysorbate 80, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneWater. 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!
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