Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen versus Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ .
Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on December 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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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
Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen 34 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen 34 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen 34 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ 33 ingredients
Water • Octocrylene • Diisopropyl Adipate • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Isododecane • Niacinamide • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Titanium Dioxide • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinol • Polysorbate 20 • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Silica • Acacia Seyal Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Benzophenone-3 • Phospholipids • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Oryza Sativa Starch • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Titanium Dioxide • Silica • Dimethicone • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Isopropyl Myristate • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Acrylates Copolymer • Sorbitan Stearate • Sucrose Cocoate • Sodium Lactate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Betaine • Fructooligosaccharides • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Menthyl Lactate • Oxothiazolidine • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Hyaluronate
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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 WaterMinimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateMinimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneMinimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideMinimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateMinimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 HyaluronateMinimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMinimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 24.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaMinimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 32.
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
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