MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 UV Derma Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 UV Derma Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 87 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 UV Derma Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 87 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLeucine
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-35
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
MaskingMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantOrnithine
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Homosalate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Niacinamide, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Adenosine, Lecithin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Decyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Leucine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-12, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-35, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Nonapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-29, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-9, Tripeptide-29, Tripeptide-1, Phenylalanine, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Isoleucine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Methionine, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Arginine, Proline, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Taurine, Serine, Valine, Histidine, Ornithine, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyether-1
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningWater, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Adenosine, Polyether-1, Biosaccharide Gum-1
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideDibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateCaprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone1,2-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
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosinePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 UV Derma Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 87 ingredients
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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 UV Derma Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 87 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
I LOVE THIS SUNCREEN SM (theres so many ppl dislike anua sunscreen and i think its bcus theyre allergic to heartleaf?) I WISH THEY CAN REMOVE CETREAYEAL ALCOHOL OR WTV IT IS IDK HOW TO SPELL “ CETREYEAL” 😢 IT LOWK OILY AT FIRST WHILE APPLYING BUT U NEED TO TRUST THE PROCESS OFC AND IT DIDNT MAKE MY FACE FEEL OILY AND GREASY😋 IT HAS NO WHITE CAST AND ITS OBVI BROWN SKIN FRIENDLYY🙏🙏 HERES THE CONS: Show more
I’ve had a very good experience with the Anua Silky Moisture Sunscreen. It spreads easily and melts into the skin within seconds, leaving zero white cast. The finish is nice, it feels silky smooth, very lightweight, and works really well under my makeup.
A big plus is that it doesn’t contain hyaluronic acid, making it particularly great for colder, drier months, yet it’s still moisturizing. It Show more
