Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ versus Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ .
Last updated on February 23, 2024. Published on March 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain 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 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ 62 ingredients
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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HELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ 62 ingredients
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
HELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ 62 ingredients
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ 44 ingredients
Water • Isododecane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Trisiloxane • Zinc Oxide • Diisopropyl Adipate • Caprylyl Methicone • Titanium Dioxide • Niacinamide • Diethylhexyl Carbonate • Phenethyl Benzoate • Butylene Glycol • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • Styrene • Isononyl Isononanoate • Cetyl PCA • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycerin • Trehalose • Urea • Serine • Plankton Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Phenylpropanol • Magnesium Sulfate • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Propanediol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pentylene Glycol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Peg-8 • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Algin • Pullulan • Disodium Phosphate • Lecithin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Potassium Phosphate • Propylene Carbonate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Limonene • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Silica • Polyester-7 • Glycerin • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Allantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Peg-8 • Cellulose Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract • Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract • Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract • Diglycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Lysine • Magnesium Chloride • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77891 • BHT • Parfum
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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 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
HELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.
This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.
It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.
Learn more about Peg-8HELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateHELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 52.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 55.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 56.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 57.
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 44.
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HELIOCARE Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50 PA++++ 62 ingredients
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Water Fluid SPF 50+ 44 ingredients
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