Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on September 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingVinyldimethicone
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Isopropyl Palmitate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Ozokerite, Vinyldimethicone, Aluminum Stearate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPolyamide-8
EmollientDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCalamine
AbsorbentRuby Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hexyl Laurate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Polyamide-8, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, Calamine, Ruby Powder, Water, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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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