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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ versus Nature Republic Fresh Herb Aloe Cleansing Foam .

Last updated on October 27, 2023. Published on February 03, 2021

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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

Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
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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Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Nature Republic Fresh Herb Aloe Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

Nature Republic Fresh Herb Aloe Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 27.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

Nature Republic Fresh Herb Aloe Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 33.

4
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.

Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Nature Republic Fresh Herb Aloe Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 32.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
34% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ 31 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
Yawnkun's avatar

Yawnkun

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This is the only sunscreen so far that doesn't break me out. I also love the matte, powdery finish it leaves on my skin. Easy to reapply too. I...

This is the only sunscreen so far that doesn't break me out. I also love the matte, powdery finish it leaves on my skin. Easy to reapply too. I also like the scent, doesn't linger too much though so it's perfect.

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MiroslavaBedrozova_812

2 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Smells nice, but it's very irritating to the eyes.

Nature Republic Fresh Herb Aloe Cleansing Foam 35 ingredients

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