Mediheal Moisture Tone-Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30
Updated on May 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mediheal Moisture Tone-Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mediheal Moisture Tone-Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 37 ingredients
Curel Intensive Moisture Care UV Protection Essence SPF 30 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingAcrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Magnesium Sulfate
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
Buffering3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethylhexanoin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Adenosine, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCobalt Titanium Oxide
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlyceryl Heptanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Eucalyptus Maculata Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Distearate
EmollientHeptanol
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingXylitol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Cobalt Titanium Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isononyl Isononanoate, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Heptanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Trisiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Isohexadecane, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Decanamide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Dextrin, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Eucalyptus Maculata Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Distearate, Heptanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Xylitol, Betaine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolWater. 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!
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