ELFORMULA Cerahydro Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+
Updated on June 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ELFORMULA Cerahydro Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 58 ingredients
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ 41 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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ELFORMULA Cerahydro Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 58 ingredients
AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycereth-26
Humectant
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Stearates
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Alumina
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningStephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycereth-26, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Diglycerin, Aluminum Stearates, Jojoba Esters, Decyl Glucoside, Methylpropanediol, Allantoin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Glucose, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Ectoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Lactobacillus, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Inositol
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Extract 0.005%
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, CI 77891, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Betaine, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Inositol, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Glycerin, Squalane, Allantoin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Artemisia Capillaris Extract 0.005%, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tocopherol
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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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ELFORMULA Cerahydro Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 58 ingredients
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