Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ versus Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 .
Published on May 07, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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
Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ 51 ingredients
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ 51 ingredients
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ 51 ingredients
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 22 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Olivate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Rosa Davurica Bud Extract • Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract • Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract • Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Morus Alba Fruit Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Morus Alba Root Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Limonia Acidissima Extract • Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water • Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water • Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 60 • Dimethicone • Polyacrylate-13 • Peg-100 Stearate • Polyisobutene • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • BHA • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 20 • Panthenol • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Parfum
Octocrylene 3% • Water • Tapioca Starch • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • BHT • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethiconol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Peg-100 Stearate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Parfum
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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 WaterMissha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AlcoholMissha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMissha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Disodium 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 EDTAMissha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 47.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMissha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 48.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 8.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 50.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 ParfumMissha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 51.
Olay Face Sunscreen Serum And Shine Control - SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ 51 ingredients
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