Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on March 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
About this product
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Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Botanity Aqua Fit Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
SolventC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Hexyl Laurate, Acrylates Copolymer, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Pvp, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyglycerin-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterHydrolyzed Rye Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingLentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyether-1
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Hydrolyzed Rye Phytoplacenta Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Polyether-1, Myristic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about Silica1,2-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
Stearic 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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