Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Azarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ versus Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Published on July 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Azarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Azarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Azarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Propanediol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Octocrylene • Butylene Glycol • Ectoin • Ascorbic Acid • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Acrylates Crosspolymer • Allantoin • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Polyethylmethacrylate • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Glycol • Aroma • Triethanolamine • Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Lecithin • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAzarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 MethoxycinnamateAzarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Also 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneAzarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneAzarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Azarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Azarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Azarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
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Azarine Hydramax-C Sunscreen Serum SPF50 PA++++ 25 ingredients
Somethinc Holyshield! UV Watery Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
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