ELFORMULA Cerahydro Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus ELFORMULA Mugwort Soothing Sun Gel SPF 40 PA+++
Updated on June 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ELFORMULA Cerahydro Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 58 ingredients
ELFORMULA Mugwort Soothing Sun Gel SPF 40 PA+++ 24 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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ELFORMULA Cerahydro Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 58 ingredients
ELFORMULA Mugwort Soothing Sun Gel SPF 40 PA+++ 24 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 ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyphenylsilsesquioxane
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Vinyl Dimethicone
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Vinyl Dimethicone, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
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
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 GlycerinHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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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