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DR's Secret Sunscreen 5 SPF25 Versus AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V.3 SPF 50+

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Singaporean Brand Singapore
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on November 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V.3 SPF 50+

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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Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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.

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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When to use

9 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
121 Routines
98% use in am
2% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

DR's Secret Sunscreen 5 SPF25 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
PrincezzJulie_797's avatar

PrincezzJulie_797

2 years ago
Review

It gives instant hydration to my skin during the day when reapply it.

PrincezzJulie's avatar

PrincezzJulie

2 years ago
Review

SOS Sunscreen
I love this sunscreen, it hydrates my skin during the day when reapply.

AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V.3 SPF 50+ 38 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 5 ratings
Works Well (3) No Scent (2) Great Value (2)
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Naria Fo

9 months ago
Review

I haven’t found many Korean mineral sunscreens that work for me, but I love this one. It feels a little heavy going on but dries down nicely and is perfect for my oily acne prone skin.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
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verenski

7 months ago
Review

Awful! Does not absorb very well, leaves a white cast, too thick
Has a herbal scent

#irritating
#heavy
#oily
#strong scent