Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ .
Last updated on December 27, 2023. Published on January 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Zinc Oxide • Isopropyl Palmitate • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Sorbitan Stearate • Vp/Va Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Polysorbate 80 • Polysilicone-9 • Royal Jelly Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • EDTA • BHT • Parfum
Zinc Oxide 10% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Tridecyl Salicylate • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Propanediol • Caprylyl Methicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Niacinamide • Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate • Silica • Squalane • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Hydrolyzed Silk • Bisabolol • Allantoin • Tocopherol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Lactobacillus • Maltodextrin • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Peg-10 • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Propylene Glycol • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Butylene Glycol • Phosphoric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77499
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 WaterBiore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideBiore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaBiore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 40.
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Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients
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Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
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Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
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