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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ versus Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) .

Last updated on November 15, 2023. Published on August 02, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen 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.

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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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
ph level
7.3
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
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 24.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 29.

8
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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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
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:

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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 46.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 48.

Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) contains this as ingredient number 36.

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

36% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50/PA+++ 53 ingredients

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Missha All Round Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ (New Formula) 39 ingredients

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Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) Strong Scent (1)
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RemiShen

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This sunscreen is pretty good. I find it doesn't dry out my dry skin. The biggest issue I have is the smell. It's powerful and sticks around. If...

This sunscreen is pretty good. I find it doesn't dry out my dry skin. The biggest issue I have is the smell. It's powerful and sticks around. If you don't have problems with fragrance, you might like this sunscreen.

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centacent

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

okayish
it's pretty hydrating for my dry to combo skin so i kinda skip the moisturizer in the morning. the floral scent kinda sticks around the...

okayish
it's pretty hydrating for my dry to combo skin so i kinda skip the moisturizer in the morning. the floral scent kinda sticks around the whole time it's on your face which is eeeek but i like it otherwise

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