Dear Me Beauty Overnight Renewal Water Cream Versus Npure Cica Beat The Sun Matte SPF 50+ PA++
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dear Me Beauty Overnight Renewal Water Cream 48 ingredients
Npure Cica Beat The Sun Matte SPF 50+ PA++ 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dear Me Beauty Overnight Renewal Water Cream 48 ingredients
Npure Cica Beat The Sun Matte SPF 50+ PA++ 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Betaine, Silica, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Chrysin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Trehalose
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 SilicaWater. 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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