Bobai Crystal Clear Gel SPF 50+ Sunscreen Versus Melatime Sun Gel Velvet Touch SPF 50+
Updated on May 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bobai Crystal Clear Gel SPF 50+ Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Melatime Sun Gel Velvet Touch SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Bobai Crystal Clear Gel SPF 50+ Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Melatime Sun Gel Velvet Touch SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C9-11 Alketh-8
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Serine
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Algin
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pullulan
Water, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Zinc Oxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzophenone-3, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C9-11 Alketh-8, Panthenol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Urea, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pullulan
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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