Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultra Fresh Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Smoochkins Azelin-Z Low pH Cleanser
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse while calming and soothing your skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Phospholipids, Polyacrylate-13, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Zinc Oxide, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 17200, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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