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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 versus Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 .

Last updated on February 26, 2024. Published on April 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia
Sunscreen Brazilian Brand Brazil

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.

Price

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Buy Photoage Water SPF 50

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

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Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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 EDTA

Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

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30% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water Gel Serum SPF 50 20 ingredients

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Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 21 ingredients

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wthtay

10 months ago · Combination Skin
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My fave
It's seriously the best SPF I've ever used. So lightweight, no whitecast, it's hydrating and feels great under makeup too. If you're from...

My fave
It's seriously the best SPF I've ever used. So lightweight, no whitecast, it's hydrating and feels great under makeup too. If you're from Brazil, definitely should give this one a try

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