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Missha Cicadin Rescue Water Sunstick Versus Banila Co Hello Sunny Essence Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA ++++ Aqua

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on December 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Cicadin Rescue Water Sunstick

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Dibutyl Adipate

Emollient

Polyethylene

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter
Chemical UV Filter Icon
Hello Sunny Essence Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA ++++ Aqua

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Emollient

Octocrylene

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Emollient

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dextrin Palmitate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide

Skin Conditioning

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Silica Silylate

Emollient

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Dehydroacetic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Betula Alba Juice

Astringent

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Astringent

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Skin Protecting

Ulva Lactuca Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ecklonia Cava Extract

Skin Conditioning

Codium Tomentosum Extract

Skin Protecting

Agarum Cribrosum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Skin Protecting

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Skin Protecting

Dunaliella Salina Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sargassum Fulvellum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sargassum Muticum Extract

Skin Protecting

Porphyra Tenera Extract

Skin Conditioning

Spirulina Platensis Extract

Skin Protecting

Jania Rubens Extract

Skin Conditioning

Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract

Skin Protecting

Euglena Gracilis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Skin Conditioning

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Skin Conditioning

Codium Fragile Extract

Skin Conditioning

Laminaria Cloustoni Extract

Skin Protecting

Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chlorella Minutissima Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Plankton Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pikea Robusta Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract

Skin Conditioning

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting

Disodium EDTA

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Enteromorpha Compressa

Skin Conditioning

Octyldodecanol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dextrin Palmitate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Water, Betula Alba Juice, Butylene Glycol, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Agarum Cribrosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Porphyra Tenera Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Laminaria Cloustoni Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Plankton Extract, Pikea Robusta Extract, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein, Hydrolyzed Enteromorpha Compressa

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).

DHHB is well-liked for:

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.

This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Masking, Perfuming, Tonic

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil.

Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because it contains linalool, a known allergen.

However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoid and histamine content. Its leaves also exhibit antibacterial properties.

More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.

Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water
Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

When to use

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