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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ versus Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ .

Published on October 05, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
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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Buy Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Starts at $29.99
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Buy Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++

Starts at $46.49

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 (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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
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!

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.

As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 32.

7
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium 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.

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 39.

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

17% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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