Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ versus SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base .
Last updated on April 30, 2024. Published on May 03, 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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances 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
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
Tranexamic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Water • Zinc Oxide • Dipropylene Glycol • Ethyl Polysilicate • Alcohol Denat. • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Propylene Glycol • Polydiethylsiloxane • 2,4,6-Trimethyl-4-Phenyl-1,3-Dioxane • 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane • Glycerin • Succinic Anhydride • Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate • Eel Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Shale Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Tuna Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Yogurt Extract • Yokuinin • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Xanthan Gum • Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester • BHT • Stearyl Alcohol • Sodium Sulfate • Behenyl Alcohol • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Phosphoric Acid • Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate • Sorbitan Oleate • 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)Ethanol • Phenoxyethanol
Arbutin • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Zinc Oxide • Ethyl Polysilicate • Glycerin • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate • Polyethylene • Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment • Glycine Soja Extract • Titanium Dioxide • Succinic Anhydride • Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters • Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester • Alcohol Denat. • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Glycerin Methyl Ether • Gellan Gum • Tocopherol • Polyacrylic Acid • Peg-6 Methyl Ether • Methyl Hexyl Ether • Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane • Aluminum Hydroxide • Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane • Phenoxyethanol
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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.
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 WaterKosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
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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 OxideKosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Ethyl Polysilicate.
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 7.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 17.
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane is a type of silicone.
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 26.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinKosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Succinic Anhydride.
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 5.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumKosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester.
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 16.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 47.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
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Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
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