Anua Watery Tone Up Cream SPF30 PA++ Versus Numbuzin No. 1 Pure Glass Clean Tone Up SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Anua Watery Tone Up Cream SPF30 PA++ 49 ingredients
Numbuzin No. 1 Pure Glass Clean Tone Up SPF 50+ PA++++ 53 ingredients
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Anua Watery Tone Up Cream SPF30 PA++ 49 ingredients
Numbuzin No. 1 Pure Glass Clean Tone Up SPF 50+ PA++++ 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyacrylate-13
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyisobutene
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Polyether-1
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-15, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearates, Adenosine, Squalane, Panthenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Sucrose Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Polyether-1, Tocopherol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantPEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
PEG-10
HumectantWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Sodium Chloride, Isododecane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77492, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglycerin-6, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, PEG-10
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateTitanium 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.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolCaprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateIngredient Ratings
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