Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ versus Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ .
Published on June 12, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Dimethicone • Silica • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Polyethylene • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Triethylhexanoin • Paraffin • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Octocrylene • Sorbitan Isostearate • Microcrystalline Wax • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Bacillus Ferment • Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Oil • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Propylene Carbonate • Caprylyl Glycol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Adenosine • Aluminum Hydroxide • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopherol • Water • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Soluble Proteoglycan • Sodium Dna • Parfum • Butylparaben • Hexyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate • Hydroxycitronellal • Citronellol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Titanium Dioxide • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Water • Polyethylene • Propylheptyl Caprylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Homosalate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Niacinamide • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Vinyl Dimethicone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ozokerite • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Water • Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Ceramide NP • Glycerin • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Polyurethane-11 • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Astaxanthin • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 BenzoateKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 TriazineKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 GlycolKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 CaprylateKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 AdenosineKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 WaterKAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 41.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 49.
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KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
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KAHI Aqua Balm SPF 50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
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...
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.
8/10
I really like this sunstick, and it has really good protection. The only flaw to this is that it has makeup transfer. And I wouldn't recommend this as a makeup base, since it made my makeup peel. This sun stick is really good for no...
8/10
I really like this sunstick, and it has really good protection. The only flaw to this is that it has makeup transfer. And I wouldn't recommend this as a makeup base, since it made my makeup peel. This sun stick is really good for no makeup days. But overall, I really like this sun stick and doesn't make me breakout at all.
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