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Published on October 01, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Day Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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Buy DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin

Starts at $25.00
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Buy WASO SHIKULIME Color Control Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30

Starts at $36.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
15
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%DimethiconeCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideButylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneCetyl RicinoleateSteareth-2Di-C12-15 Alkyl FumaratePolysilicone-11Pentylene GlycolSteareth-21Aspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractBetula Alba Bark ExtractLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractHordeum Vulgare Extract Saccharomyces Lysate ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChlorideCholesterolPhospholipidsMaltodextrinAscorbyl Tocopheryl MaleateCyclodextrinSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinTrehaloseNordihydroguaiaretic AcidPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin CrosspolymerPantethineLinolenic AcidOryzanolLecithinSqualaneLinoleic AcidGlycerinSodium PCAUreaCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolyethyleneIsopropyl MyristateBehenyl AlcoholSodium CarbomerTromethamineStearyl AlcoholPvpPolymethyl MethacrylatePolyquaternium-51CarbomerParfumDisodium EDTASorbic AcidPotassium SorbateSodium DehydroacetateChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolLinaloolButylphenyl MethylpropionalHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeBenzyl SalicylateCI 77891CI 77499

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

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Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

Shiseido WASO SHIKULIME Color Control Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.

Shiseido WASO SHIKULIME Color Control Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Loved

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.

In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.

Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.

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Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 32.

Shiseido WASO SHIKULIME Color Control Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 41.

Shiseido WASO SHIKULIME Color Control Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 61.

Shiseido WASO SHIKULIME Color Control Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 32.

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15% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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