Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ versus HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray .
Published on January 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and 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
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray 28 ingredients
Water • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Butylene Glycol • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Arginine • Dimethicone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Phenethyl Benzoate • Silica • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Physalis Angulata Extract • Plankton Extract • Melanin • Oxothiazolidine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycerin • Trehalose • Urea • Serine • Pullulan • Algin • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • Phenylpropanol • C20-22 Alcohols • Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer • Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Propanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Methicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disodium Phosphate • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Potassium Phosphate • Lecithin • BHA • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Limonene
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Octocrylene • Caprylyl Methicone • Hexylene Glycol • 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 • Sodium Methylparaben • Propylparaben • BHA • Lecithin • Lactic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Linalool • Limonene
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.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.
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:
Learn more about OctocryleneHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 15.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 42.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help 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 help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 45.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 23.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 46.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 22.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 49.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 19.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 50.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 26.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 51.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 27.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneHELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 52.
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray contains this as ingredient number 28.
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HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
HELIOCARE Advanced SPF 50 Spray 28 ingredients
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HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
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