Kawai Cosme Basic UV White Sunscreen Versus Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42
Updated on April 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, 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 common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kawai Cosme Basic UV White Sunscreen 32 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kawai Cosme Basic UV White Sunscreen 32 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Hydroxide
AbsorbentSodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tea-Alginate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPueraria Montana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBergenia Ligulata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLarix Kaempferi Root Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chlorella Sp. Hs2 Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Squalane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Tea-Alginate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pueraria Montana Root Extract, Bergenia Ligulata Root Extract, Larix Kaempferi Root Bark Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chlorella Sp. Hs2 Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Thiotaurine
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOnonis Spinosa Root Extract
AntiseborrhoeicEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlumina
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xylitol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Thiotaurine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Ononis Spinosa Root Extract, Ectoin, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, BHT, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteHydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Peg-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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Kawai Cosme Basic UV White Sunscreen 32 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 34 ingredients
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