+ful Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Cathy Doll Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF 50 PA++++
Updated on May 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free 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 dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
+ful Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
Cathy Doll Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF 50 PA++++ 27 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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+ful Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
Cathy Doll Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF 50 PA++++ 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C15-19 Alkane
SolventZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, C15-19 Alkane, Zinc Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Methyl Methacrylate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Va Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Methyl Methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Vp/Va Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Sesquioleate
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 WaterAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ingredient Ratings
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+ful Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
Cathy Doll Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF 50 PA++++ 27 ingredients
Reviews
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+ful Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 19 ingredients
I have combination skin type (oily t-zone, normal for the rest).
TL;DR: Quality control issue. Can cause skin staining for those with fair skin color if you got the one that's already breaking down even if it's still 2 years away from expiration. Otherwise, a good hydrating sunscreen if formulated well.
This sunscreen has a mild leafy herbal scent and, for some reason, mine has a slight Show more
This BURNED and STUNG my face so badly just after one use, I've never had a reaction like that with other sunscreens I've tried ðŸ˜
If you have sensitive skin please beware when you use this you might get the same reaction as mine (my skin is both oily and sensitive btw)
