ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Updated on September 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideIngredient Ratings
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ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients


Reviews
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ma:nyo Galactomy Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 34 ingredients
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 Show more
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! ✨🤯☀️🔬🪔💰🇰🇷
Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Clean product but still left my face feeling greasy
An affordable, no-nonsense mineral sunscreen, free of most allergens and irritants, great for those with sensitive skin. The sunscreen separates a bit so you must shake it before dispensing it into your hands. Unfortunately, my face still feels greasy and a bit sticky after I apply it, but I haven't yet found a sunscreen that doesn't feel this Show more
Extremely greasy. Even as someone with dry skin who enjoys a glowy look, this is way too much for me. I only wore it once, and I had to use a mattifying powder to feel ok going outside. I suppose it's usable if you powder your face every time, but I don't want to have to do that.
On the positive side it is a very affordable mineral sunscreen that leaves only a very minimal white cast, while Show more