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Hada Labo UV White Gel Moisturizer SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18

Sunscreen
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Japanese Brand Japan
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
UV White Gel Moisturizer SPF 50+ PA++++
Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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When to use

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3% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Hada Labo UV White Gel Moisturizer SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (2) Hydrating (1)
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Taynara Motta

3 days ago
Review

I've been using it every morning for about a month now and it's working well. I don't think it's very hydrating on its own, so I do use a hydrating serum together with it. I really like the velvety feel it gives to my skin.

#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well
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wholesomeliz

1 year ago
Review

Best sunscreen i've ever used. Doesnt leave a white cast, moisturisesn, isn't greasy and leaves the skin feeling SO SOFT. Absolutely in love w this sunscreen ♡

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Light (1)
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Alyssa Klein

10 months ago
Review

This is a perfect way to top off my SPF before going outside! Also a great way to cover weird areas like my ears with a mist instead of trying to rub liquid sunscreen on my piercings. Nice glass bottle, sustainable. I just wish it was mineral, didn’t smell like chemical sunscreens, and that it was higher coverage than 18spf. EDIT - the nozzle clogged after only using a few times.

#expensive
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent