innisfree Mild Cica Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Dear, Klairs TXA Supple Tone Up Sun Essence SPF 50+
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77288, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Glycerin, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Asiatic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates Copolymer
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyether-1
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Kaolin
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propanediol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, CI 77891, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate, Glutathione, Ectoin, Tromethamine, C14-22 Alcohols, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, CI 77007, Acrylates Copolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Methylpropanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyether-1, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Kaolin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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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.
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
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
