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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ versus Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 .

Published on April 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Price

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Buy Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+

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Starts at $14.60

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Zinc Oxide • Titanium Dioxide • Dipropylene Glycol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Magnesium Sulfate • Methicone • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Mica • Phenoxyethanol • Talc • Parfum • Aluminum Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Caprylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Propanediol • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Aminopropyl Dimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract • Prunus Avium Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract • Plantago Asiatica Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Prunus Mume Fruit Extract • Prunus Persica Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract • Saccharomyces Ferment • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Citrulline • Potassium Sorbate

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.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 23.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 25.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491

Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 24.

11
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 40.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 32.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 36.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung and hypertension.

Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 44.

Holika Holika Less On Skin Redness Calming Cica Sun Stick SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 29.

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16% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
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19% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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