MizuMi UV Jelly Aqua Fresh SPF 50+ Versus MizuMi UV Water Serum SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on March 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
MizuMi UV Jelly Aqua Fresh SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
MizuMi UV Water Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 26 ingredients
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MizuMi UV Jelly Aqua Fresh SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
MizuMi UV Water Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Propanediol
SolventC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
PPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolysilicone-14
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isododecane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, Methylpropanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Maltodextrin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-80, Octocrylene, Decyl Glucoside, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polysilicone-14, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Propylene Glycol, 3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventDioctyldodeceth-5 Lauroyl Glutamate
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylpropanediol
SolventSimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Isododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dioctyldodeceth-5 Lauroyl Glutamate, Alumina, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylpropanediol, Simethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate yet.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTitanium 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 DioxideMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolTocopheryl 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 AcetateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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MizuMi UV Jelly Aqua Fresh SPF 50+ 52 ingredients
MizuMi UV Water Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 26 ingredients
