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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+/PA+++ versus Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 .

Published on September 02, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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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
50
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 (5)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
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.

WaterEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateHomosalateEthylhexyl SalicylateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateAlcoholButylene GlycolDicaprylyl CarbonateCyclopentasiloxaneOctocryleneC20-22 Alkyl PhosphateC20-22 AlcoholsSilica1,2-HexanediolCetyl AlcoholViscum Album Leaf ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractGlyceryl StearateMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer TromethamineDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanolOctyldodecanolPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Cereus Grandiflorus ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycine Soja LipidsMicrocrystalline CelluloseXanthan GumSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPolyisobuteneDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Limon Peel OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilPinus Sylvestris Leaf OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilEchium Plantagineum Seed OilEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractMalpighia Glabra Fruit ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractCellulose GumAdansonia Digitata Seed OilHyaluronic AcidSorbitan OleateCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesIsoceteth-10Isoceteth-25

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.

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

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

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Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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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Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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:

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Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica 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.

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Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
4% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+/PA+++ 53 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Strong Scent (1)
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lonelydeath

10 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

This gave me a terrible white cast, it had me looking like a piece of paper. No amount of rubbing it in got rid of it. It also melts off your skin...

This gave me a terrible white cast, it had me looking like a piece of paper. No amount of rubbing it in got rid of it. It also melts off your skin when you sweat, which can be visibly seen because the white cast is so noticeable. It is supposed to leave a matte finish, but I look ashy and dry instead. It also has a weird smell.

Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 27 ingredients

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