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Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30 Versus Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ - Vietnam

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Japanese Brand Japan
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on April 09, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30
Senka Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Emulsifying

Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol.

It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.

According to a manufacturer, the ingredient Sorbitan Monooleate shares an INCI name with this one.

Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

3 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
5 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30 36 ingredients

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Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Hydrating (1)
ChienYun_CY's avatar

Chien Yun Ang

12 months ago
Review

I initially loved this sunscreen until I found out that it triggered hives on my arms and legs.

#hydrating
#broke me out
#absorbs well
#light scent