Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Etude House Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ versus Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen .
Published on May 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any 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 Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Etude House Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Etude House Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Zinc Oxide • Alcohol • Dicaprylyl Ether • Dipropylene Glycol • Titanium Dioxide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Viscum Album Leaf Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract • Carex Humillis Root Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Hyaluronic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Cyclomethicone • Magnesium Sulfate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Methicone • Ceramide Ns • Aluminum Hydroxide • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Butylene Glycol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Cellulose Gum
Zinc Oxide 12% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isododecane • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Propanediol • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • C15-19 Alkane • Caprylyl Methicone • Niacinamide • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Trilaureth-4 Phosphate • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Tocopherol • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Peg-10
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideEtude House Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneEtude House Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Etude House Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Etude House Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
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Etude House Sun-Prise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Living Koa Anti-Pollution SPF45+ Reef-safe sunscreen 22 ingredients
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