Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HELIOCARE Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ versus HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ .
Published on July 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens 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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
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 🎉
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HELIOCARE Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
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HELIOCARE Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
Water • Octocrylene • Homosalate • Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone • Hexylene Glycol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Zinc Oxide • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Polyacrylamide • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Titanium Dioxide • Camellia Sinensis Extract • Cetyl Dimethicone • Laureth-7 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol • Plankton Extract • Parfum • Alumina • Phytosphingosine Hcl • BHT • Simethicone • Lecithin • Linalool • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Lactic Acid • Limonene
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
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ 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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
HELIOCARE Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract.
HELIOCARE Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 49.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateHELIOCARE Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tinosorb A2B is a UV-B and UV-A sunscreen filter (290 - 340 nm). This ingredient is photo-stable and water-soluble.
According to studies done by the manufacturer, it is the most effective UVB and UV-A 2 sunscreen filter to date.
It is mostly effective at protecting in the UV-A 2 (315-340 nm) range but has a boosting effect in the UV-A 1 (340 - 400 nm) range.
This ingredient is currently available in the EU and Asia, but is awaiting approval in the US and Canada.
Learn more about Tris-Biphenyl TriazineHELIOCARE Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 43.
We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.
HELIOCARE Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 51.
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 Ultra 90 Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
HELIOCARE 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 52.
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