Dr. Sheth's Kesar And Kojic Acid Sunscreen SPF 50+ Versus UV Doux Blue Light Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA+++
Updated on April 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Sheth's Kesar And Kojic Acid Sunscreen SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
UV Doux Blue Light Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 12 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Dr. Sheth's Kesar And Kojic Acid Sunscreen SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
UV Doux Blue Light Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientXylitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantNopalea Cochenillifera Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Shea Butter Glycerides
Emulsifying
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Oxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Nopalea Cochenillifera Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Kojic Acid, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Shea Butter Glycerides, Sodium Levulinate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Allantoin, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Oxothiazolidine, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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