Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ versus Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ .
Published on June 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sunscreens. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
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
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
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Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Tromethamine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Methicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polysilicone-15 • Hydrolyzed Rye Phytoplacenta Extract • Pancratium Maritimum Extract • Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract • Palmitic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Methylpropanediol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Polyether-1 • Myristic Acid • T-Butyl Alcohol • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Tocopherol
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Tromethamine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Polysilicone-15 • Glyceryl Stearate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Methylpropanediol • Silica • Carbomer • Centella Asiatica Extract • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Polyether-1 • Disodium EDTA • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Allantoin • Panthenol • Tocopherol • Madecassoside
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Ingredients Explained
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Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ecamsule is a UV-A absorber (290–400 nm) patented by L'Oreal. It is derived from benzylidene camphor, making it highly photostable.
Ecamsule is able to prevent UV from reaching the skin. It absorbs UV and releases it as thermal energy.
It does this by:
The pH of ecamsule needs to be neutralized due to it being an acid. Triethanolamine is a pH adjusting ingredient often used with ecamsule.
This sunscreen ingredient is approved for use in the EU, Canada, and Asia. In the US, ecamsule is approved only for use in sunscreen formulations. This is due to the US considering sunscreen as an OTC drug instead of a cosmetic.
Learn more about Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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)-
Learn more about TromethamineBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-15.
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a citric acid ester of glyceryl stearate.
It is an emulsifier, emollient, and a surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Surfactants help gather oils, dirt, and other pollutants from the skin. This helps them to be easily rinsed away.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate CitrateBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 SilicaBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Polyether-1.
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBotanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Etude House Soon Jung Director's Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
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