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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on March 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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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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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

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin C
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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!

Learn more about Water

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
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.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.

UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does:

Vinyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.

It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.

In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.

It is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.

The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.

Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.

Learn more about Ozokerite

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate isn't fungal acne safe.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

11
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.

Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

13
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 47.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 48.

ROUND A'ROUND Green Tea Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

45% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 6 ratings
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LotteBerendsen_250

10 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Broke me out :(
I heard a lot of positive feedback about this product, and I was excited to try it out but sadly, like all other sunsticks, it...

Broke me out :(
I heard a lot of positive feedback about this product, and I was excited to try it out but sadly, like all other sunsticks, it broke me out terribly :( I do love to use it on my hands, tattoos, and shoulders while cycling or walking out in the sun all day.

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