innisfree Mild Cica Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ Versus innisfree Intensive Leisure Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on August 26, 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 SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
innisfree Mild Cica Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Leisure Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
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innisfree Mild Cica Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Leisure Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium 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 ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella 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
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientBisabolol
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Polyurethane-11
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Vinyldimethicone
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ozokerite, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tocopherol, Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Parfum, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Bisabolol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polyurethane-11, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Vinyldimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Potassium Sorbate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Polysilicone-15, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Octyldodecanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Homosalate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
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 WaterPropanediol 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 PropanediolButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateWe don't have a description for Propylheptyl Caprylate yet.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane1,2-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
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolThis extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractWe don't have a description for Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract yet.
Centella 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 ExtractHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractIngredient Ratings
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innisfree Mild Cica Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Leisure Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
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innisfree Mild Cica Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
love this! does not break me out and doesn’t make me look oily. works well under my makeup, it doesn’t pill. still exploring sunscreens but this is one i would definitely repurchase <3
