Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Published on March 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 24 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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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
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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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 😥
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Water • Zinc Oxide • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Caprylyl Methicone • Titanium Dioxide • Methyl Trimethicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Boron Nitride • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Diisostearyl Malate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Magnesium Sulfate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Stearic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Isododecane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone/Smdi Copolymer • Sorbitan Caprylate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Tocopherol • Madecassoside • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Chromium Oxide Greens
Water • Zinc Oxide • Caprylyl Methicone • Methyl Trimethicone • Titanium Dioxide • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Propanediol • Glycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Diisostearyl Malate • Glyceryl Glucoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Allantoin • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Magnesium Sulfate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Stearic Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Sorbitan Caprylate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxideBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 PropanediolBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
We don't have a description for Sorbitan Caprylate.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.
Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
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.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 TocopherolBring Green Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
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This mineral sunscreen in cushion form is ideally suited for travel, featuring a lovely design with a built-in mirror and an application pad....
This mineral sunscreen in cushion form is ideally suited for travel, featuring a lovely design with a built-in mirror and an application pad. Despite these features, it presents some drawbacks: the sunscreen doesn't absorb well and leaves a white cast. Over time, it also no longer closed well and occasionally popped open.
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