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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen versus Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ .

Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on February 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
35

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterPropanediolDibutyl AdipateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateSilicaEthylhexyl TriazoneMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolCaprylyl MethiconeDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneCoco-Caprylate1,2-HexanediolPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateSaccharide IsomeratePentylene GlycolPanthenolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDecyl GlucosideBehenyl AlcoholAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBetaine Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide CrosspolymerPolyisobuteneHydrogenated PolyisobuteneGlycerinDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePoly C10-30 Alkyl AcrylateButylene GlycolHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHyaluronic AcidVincetoxicum Atratum ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-4Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideGlycine Soja Seed ExtractSorbitan OleateCentella Asiatica ExtractTocopherolAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractAllantoinEctoinCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidVitis Vinifera Seed OilAsiatic AcidCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractFructanCeramide NPHydrogenated LecithinHydroxyacetophenoneTromethamineSodium PhytateXanthan GumAcetyl GlucosamineCitric AcidSodium CitrateOctanediolEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

8
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 37.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

9
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 52.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 59.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

54% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen 61 ingredients

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Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin SPF 35 PA+++ 37 ingredients

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1 year ago · Oily Skin
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nice✨
skin type :oily, acne prone
-no white skin (medium skin color)
- very light weight
-no breakouts
-the smell is a little bit annoying but...

nice✨
skin type :oily, acne prone
-no white skin (medium skin color)
- very light weight
-no breakouts
-the smell is a little bit annoying but just for a couple of minutes
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