Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of M Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ versus ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on December 06, 2023. Published on August 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
M Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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M Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
M Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Niacinamide • Sodium Polyacrylate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Glycerin • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Arginine • Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Xylitol • Caprylic Acid • Citric Acid • Chlorphenesin • Coco-Glucoside • Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 10% • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Niacinamide • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Behenyl Alcohol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Glucose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Xylitol • Xylitylglucoside • Ceramide NP • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyisobutene • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Fructan • Anhydroxylitol • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterM Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideM Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 TriazineM Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateM Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GlycerinM Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolM Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
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M Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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M Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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M Squared Skin Care Ultra Sheer UV Daily Defence SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
channelorange
This is my all time favorite sunscreen with absolutely no flaws, but ma:nyo decided to reformulate this masterpiece, change the name and add...
This is my all time favorite sunscreen with absolutely no flaws, but ma:nyo decided to reformulate this masterpiece, change the name and add alcohol, get rid of the added collagen and centella and made it absolutely worse. It blended perfectly into the skin, had no fragrance or sunscreen smell, left a dewy yet not greasy and you could put tons of layers of this sunscreen on ur face and it wouldn't peel - absolutely gorgeous!!
nesgarciap
Amazing SPF serum
This Korean chemical PA++++ 50+ SPF serum is amazing. It has no harmful ingredients, it’s extremely lightweight (almost like...
Amazing SPF serum
This Korean chemical PA++++ 50+ SPF serum is amazing. It has no harmful ingredients, it’s extremely lightweight (almost like water), it’s not greasy whatsoever, it doesn’t leave a white cast, it’s not waterproof but it doesn’t sting the eyes and it’s so cheap! ✨🤯☀️🔬🪔💰🇰🇷
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