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Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 Versus Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++

Sunscreen

American Brand

Korean Brand

Updated on July 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 25 ingredients

Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 25 ingredients

Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Sunscreen SPF 30

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

UV Absorber

Homosalate 10%

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber

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Octocrylene 2.75%

UV Absorber

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Butylphthalimide

Carbomer

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Emollient

Disodium EDTA

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient

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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Isopropylphthalimide

Skin Conditioning

Lecithin

Emollient

Persea Gratissima Oil

Phenoxyethanol

Propylene Glycol

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Sodium Hydroxide

Sorbitan Oleate

3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Emollient

4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Propanediol

Solvent

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Dibutyl Adipate

Caprylyl Methicone

1,2-Hexanediol

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Magnesium Sulfate

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Skin Conditioning

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Pentylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Masking

Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract

Emollient

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Skin Conditioning

Fructooligosaccharides

Humectant

Saccharide Hydrolysate

Humectant

Pullulan

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Emollient

Madecassoside

Antioxidant

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Emulsifying

0-1 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Cyclomethicone

Undecane

Tridecane

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, CI 77891, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Pullulan, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Madecassoside, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cyclomethicone, Undecane, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

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.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water