Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on October 09, 2023. Published on December 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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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
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Tromethamine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Methicone • Polysilicone-15 • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride • Palmitic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Stearic Acid • Methylpropanediol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Silica • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Sodium Polyacrylate • Polyether-1 • Myristic Acid • T-Butyl Alcohol • Ectoin • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • 7-Dehydrocholesterol • Lactobacillus Ferment • Tocopherol • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Parfum
Water • Zinc Oxide • Methylpropanediol • Propanediol • Coco-Caprylate • Caprylyl Methicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • T-Butyl Alcohol • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Ectoin • Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Ceramide NP • Phytosphingosine • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 WaterDr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 PropanediolDr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinDr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolDr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract is an antioxidant.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolDr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
T-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.
At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.
This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.
Learn more about T-Butyl AlcoholDr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. In skincare, it can be synthetically created. It is an osmolyte, or a low-molecular weight organic compound that influences the properties of biological fluids.
In skincare, ectoin is used to stabilize proteins and provides skin protection as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect our skin from environmental damage, such as pollution and UV rays.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
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Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
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