Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ Versus Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Blue Ray Sun Gel
Updated on September 16, 2024
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 hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ 55 ingredients
Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Blue Ray Sun Gel 50 ingredients
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Holika Holika Make Up Sun Cream SPF50+ 55 ingredients
Make p:rem UV Defense Me. Blue Ray Sun Gel 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Methicone
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Talc
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentPrunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
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
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientFructooligosaccharides
HumectantSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPullulan
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningRubus Arcticus Callus Extract
Antimicrobial
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
EmollientSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Pullulan, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Rubus Arcticus Callus Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Phytosterols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Parfum
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 WaterDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has 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.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePropanediol 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 PropanediolButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 HyaluronateCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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