HELIOCARE 360° Advanced Gel SPF 50 Versus HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray
Updated on June 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
HELIOCARE 360° Advanced Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray 31 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
HELIOCARE 360° Advanced Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Extract
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Phytate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriisopropanolamine
BufferingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Phenethyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Propylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Cetyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triisopropanolamine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMicrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Alcohol Denat., Polysilicone-15, C14-22 Alcohols, Polysorbate 80, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Micrococcus Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Lactate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract yet.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
