Kim Jeong Moon Cure Water Splash Cooling Sun Cushion Versus AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on March 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kim Jeong Moon Cure Water Splash Cooling Sun Cushion 29 ingredients
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
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Kim Jeong Moon Cure Water Splash Cooling Sun Cushion 29 ingredients
AHC Beauty Safe On Soothing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract
MoisturisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Acutiloba Leaf Oil Extract
Humectant
Lotus Corniculatus Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ProtectingPopulus Tremula Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Extract
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Acetate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientEthyl Palmitate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
EDTA
Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Silica, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Leaf Oil Extract, Lotus Corniculatus Leaf Cell Extract, Populus Tremula Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Glyceryl Acetate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Ethyl Palmitate, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, EDTA
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Magnesium Sulfate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingBambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicLimonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingViola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPerilla Frutescens Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Solidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Magnesium Sulfate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxidePolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate isn't fungal acne safe.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant 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 Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
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