Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++
Updated on July 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50 48 ingredients
A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 40 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50 48 ingredients
A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingLippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Astringent
Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodeceth-16, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Pyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentVanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater, Octocrylene, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Stearic Acid, Citrulline, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Limonene, Punica Granatum Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
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 WaterOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50 48 ingredients
A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 40 ingredients
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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50 48 ingredients
This sunscreen only stops my fugal acne from spreading
BUT it made my normal acne worse and made my skin so oily 😭
Not recommended for oily acne prone skin with fa 🙏🏻💗
its good, im not crazy about it because its just a physical sunscreen, it dont do anything crazy
but i like the texture, like how it doesnt flare up my fa, and how it doesnt leave a white cast. not exactly hydrating but not drying either, its kind of just .. there? suitable for dry skin if you properly hydrate it and use a moisturizer underneath
pricey but worth it if you have FA, as there arent Show more
