Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Saku Skin Every Single Day Sunscreen SPF 50
Updated on September 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 13 ingredients
Saku Skin Every Single Day Sunscreen SPF 50 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 13 ingredients
Saku Skin Every Single Day Sunscreen SPF 50 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Callus Culture
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water Extract
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Rice Bran Acid
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Callus Culture, Rosa Damascena Flower Water Extract, Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rice Bran Acid, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ingredient Ratings
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Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 13 ingredients
Saku Skin Every Single Day Sunscreen SPF 50 25 ingredients
Reviews
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Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 13 ingredients
(oily-acne prone skin)
Overall, it is a solid sunscreen, but the scent became a big deal breaker for me. I am not that sensitive to fragrances in my products, but this one gave me a headache. The floral scent also lingers, and it took about 10 minutes before the scent toned down but was not completely gone. Unless they reduce this product's fragrance, I won't be repurchasing this sunscreen Show more
Im not one to get irritated with certain sunscreens. I tried this one out to see the hype and I get it, the tone up effect makes it seem like you don't need a base or tint, but this caused me a lot of irritation around the jaw area. Caused some breakouts and a lot of itchiness.
