Meebak Cica Redness Solution Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Papa Recipe Bombee Moist Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA+++
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Surfactant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientChromium Oxide Greens
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantZein
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
Tonic1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, CI 77891, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Pentylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, CI 77492, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77491, Zein, CI 77499, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Zea Mays Starch, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHoney Extract
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingSophora Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Pentylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Titanium Dioxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Sophora Japonica Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Citral, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.
Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.
This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).
Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.
Learn more about Caprylyl MethiconeCyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
