Emina Sun Battle Bright Glow Sunscreen Serum SPF 35 PA+++ Versus Hyalupure 9x Hyaluronic Acid Sun Defense Serum SPF 50
Updated on August 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Emina Sun Battle Bright Glow Sunscreen Serum SPF 35 PA+++ 46 ingredients
Hyalupure 9x Hyaluronic Acid Sun Defense Serum SPF 50 66 ingredients
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Emina Sun Battle Bright Glow Sunscreen Serum SPF 35 PA+++ 46 ingredients
Hyalupure 9x Hyaluronic Acid Sun Defense Serum SPF 50 66 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-20
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlutathione
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Octocrylene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum, Allantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycereth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Arbutin, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfite, Acetyl Tyrosine, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glutathione
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycereth-26
HumectantTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiglycerin
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Va Copolymer
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantDianthus Chinensis Extract
HumectantGlucose
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Sprout Extract
HumectantTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Astaxanthin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycereth-26, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77891, Diglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Dianthus Chinensis Extract, Glucose, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Ascorbic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sprout Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Astaxanthin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Octocrylene 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 OctocryleneAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract comes Peony plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Emerging studies also show peony root may help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Ancient Chinese medicine has used peony root to treat dark spots, but studies are looking into this claim more.
Learn more about Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractIngredient Ratings
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