Ingu Super-Light Soothing Sunscreen SPF 50+ Versus NU Formula Sun Real Dry Touch Milk SPF 50+
Updated on December 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Ingu Super-Light Soothing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 39 ingredients
NU Formula Sun Real Dry Touch Milk SPF 50+ 42 ingredients
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Ingu Super-Light Soothing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 39 ingredients
NU Formula Sun Real Dry Touch Milk SPF 50+ 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAnhydroxylitol
HumectantMethicone
Emollient
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingAlumina
Abrasive
Xylitol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Didecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantMelanin
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Homosalate, Propylene Glycol, Isododecane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Decyl Glucoside, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Anhydroxylitol, Methicone, Polyquaternium-80, Alumina, Xylitol, Disodium EDTA, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Glucose, Melanin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Melanin
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Talc, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Methicone, Glycerin, Dextrin Palmitate, Polysilicone-11, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 40, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Melanin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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.
Learn more about Zinc OxidePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Methicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
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 EDTAWe don't have a description for Melanin yet.
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 AcetatePentylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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