Dermaction Plus by Watsons Advanced Sun Water Drop Cream Gel SPF 50
The Raw Arbutin 2% Serum
Versus

Dermaction Plus by Watsons Advanced Sun Water Drop Cream Gel SPF 50 Versus The Raw Arbutin 2% Serum

Sunscreen
Serum
Thai Brand Thailand
Malaysian Brand Malaysia

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

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, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Dermaction Plus by Watsons Advanced Sun Water Drop Cream Gel SPF 50 31 ingredients

The Raw Arbutin 2% Serum 27 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Dermaction Plus by Watsons Advanced Sun Water Drop Cream Gel SPF 50 31 ingredients

The Raw Arbutin 2% Serum 27 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Advanced Sun Water Drop Cream Gel SPF 50

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Saccharide Isomerate

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Isohexadecane

Emollient

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

Sorbitan Oleate

Emulsifying
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Benzophenone-3

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Polygonum Aviculare Extract

Emollient

Melanin

Skin Protecting

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Benzophenone-3, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Melanin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin

Arbutin 2% Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Arbutin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Octanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Glutathione

Good for Dark Spots Icon

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Acetyl Tyrosine

Skin Conditioning

Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Suffruticosa Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Oleanolic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Sulfite

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Water, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Arbutin, Dipropylene Glycol, Octanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glutathione, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Acetyl Tyrosine, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Seed Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfite

Ingredient Ratings

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Advanced Sun Water Drop Cream Gel SPF 50
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10
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Arbutin 2% Serum
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When to use

Dermaction Plus by Watsons Advanced Sun Water Drop Cream Gel SPF 50 31 ingredients

The Raw Arbutin 2% Serum 27 ingredients

4 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
75% use every day
76 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
99% use every day
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