Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ Versus SkinTra Rich Coat SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on March 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ 42 ingredients
SkinTra Rich Coat SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ 42 ingredients
SkinTra Rich Coat SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Juice
MoisturisingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Juice, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
SolventC15-19 Alkane
SolventAmylopectin
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Bentonite
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTridecane
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Quartz
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Amylopectin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Triheptanoin, Undecane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Allantoin, Arginine, Bentonite, Xanthan Gum, Tridecane, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Coco-Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Quartz, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl 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 TriazoneCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CapratePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ 42 ingredients
SkinTra Rich Coat SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
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Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ 42 ingredients
decent sunscreen
pretty decent sunscreen, but it leaves a slight white cast and can sting the eyes a little bit. it’s also very strongly scented; however, the tube size is big compared to other korean sunscreens. overall, i won’t repurchase when i’m out, but it’s a decent option.
A lightweight, non-sticky (not dry touch) water-resistant sunscreen.
Really nice for summer as it's not suffocating at all nor does it feel like it's melting off your face when you're outside on a hot day. Re-application feels just the same as the first, it doesn't add any heaviness or greasiness. Works pretty well under makeup, too. Tends to gather in my under-eye area.
70ml tube, affordable Show more
