Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on February 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Hexyl Laurate
- Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
- Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Stearic Acid
- Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower 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 • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Niacinamide • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylyl Methicone • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract • Medicago Sativa Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract • Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract • Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Behenyl Alcohol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Decyl Glucoside • Tromethamine • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Adenosine • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Inositol • Hyaluronic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolEtude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEtude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractEtude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate.
Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.
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 TocopherolEtude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
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Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
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Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
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Etude House Soon Jung X Director's Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Lapaki
This chemical sunscreen has a modest dewy finish and leaves my skin feeling refreshed. The watery, lightweight lotion dries in under couple of...
This chemical sunscreen has a modest dewy finish and leaves my skin feeling refreshed. The watery, lightweight lotion dries in under couple of minutes. It doesn't leave any unwanted residue, no greasiness and no stickiness. Plus, there's no white cast, and it doesn't pill when I layer it with other products. Reapplying throughout the day is no issue, and when it's time to cleanse, it washes off effortlessly. However, I've noticed that during the summer months, its hydrating properties can be a bit too much, and therfore tends to make me sweat a bit more. Last but not least: it's cruelty-free, vegan, and reef-safe.
horaceon
Bought this on a whim because of the hype; glad to say it did not disappoint! It's really smooth against the skin & has an overall nice...
Bought this on a whim because of the hype; glad to say it did not disappoint! It's really smooth against the skin & has an overall nice aftereffect.
Personally, this sunscreen works best if you wear it under makeup on the daily, but not so much with it alone on your face if you have a super oily T-zone. You might need to use one or two blotting tissues to absorb the excess - everyone's skin is different, and mine might just be especially oily. Nonetheless, this sunscreen definitely deserves the hype :)
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