Missha All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF50+/PA+++ Versus Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
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 common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Missha All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF50+/PA+++ 55 ingredients
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Missha All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF50+/PA+++ 55 ingredients
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Helichrysum Arenarium Extract
AntiseborrhoeicMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Althaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Nylon-12
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRosa Davurica Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentAbronia Villosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Water
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Water
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water
AstringentAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMethoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosa Davurica Bud Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Salvia Officinalis Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Betaine
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Bud Extract
Perfuming
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Polysilicone-11, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclomethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Zinc Oxide, Cetyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Zinc Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Chlorphenesin, Iron Oxides, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateThis extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Missha All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF50+/PA+++ 55 ingredients
Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ 24 ingredients
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