Azarine City Defense Aqua Essence Sunshield Serum SPF 50 Versus innisfree Intensive Long Lasting Sunscreen EX SPF 50+ PA+++
Updated on November 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Azarine City Defense Aqua Essence Sunshield Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Long Lasting Sunscreen EX SPF 50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients
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Azarine City Defense Aqua Essence Sunshield Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Long Lasting Sunscreen EX SPF 50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Water
MaskingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Water, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Punica Granatum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Octocrylene, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Allantoin, Lecithin, Stearic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zinc Oxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol, Disiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Beta-Glucan
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 WaterTitanium 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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Azarine City Defense Aqua Essence Sunshield Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Long Lasting Sunscreen EX SPF 50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients
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Azarine City Defense Aqua Essence Sunshield Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Long Lasting Sunscreen EX SPF 50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients
Great for oily skin! Keeps me matte :)
