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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ versus AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 .

Published on February 12, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and SPF

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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Price

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Buy Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++

Starts at $16.99
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Buy Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 24.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does: Emollient

Lavandula Hybrida Oil is an oil.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 38.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Barrier Sun Care SPF 50 +/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Sun Care SPF 50+ / PA++++ IRF 20 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

13% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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