Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ versus Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body .
Last updated on March 29, 2024. Published on April 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol 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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body 37 ingredients
Water • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Dibutyl Adipate • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Isododecane • Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil • Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Silica • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Squalane • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Arginine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Carnosine • Disodium EDTA • Coco-Glucoside • Citric Acid • Benzoic Acid • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Plankton Extract • Dehydroacetic Acid • Parfum • Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Limonene • Linalool • Citral
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Phenoxyethyl Caprylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • C12-13 Alkyl Lactate • Glycerin • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Squalane • Xanthan Gum • Arginine • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Coco-Glucoside • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate • Sodium Hydroxide • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Coumarin • Limonene • Citronellol
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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 WaterMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TriazineMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 5.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dibutyl 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 AdipateMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylhexyl 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 TriazoneMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 23.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 AlcoholMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 13.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 22.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 28.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 HyaluronateMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 GumMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 19.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 26.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 30.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 36.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolMedik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
Emma S. Hydrating Sun Protection SPF 50+ Body contains this as ingredient number 32.
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