Neoretin Discrom Control Gelcream SPF 50 Versus Elizavecca Milky Piggy Sun Great Block Stick SPF50+ PA++
This sunscreen offers SPF 50 protection with a lightweight finish.
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDecarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAminoethylphosphinic Acid
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Lactitol
HumectantGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientSalicylic Acid
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-37
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
AbsorbentCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Niacinamide, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Kojic Acid, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hexylene Glycol, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Aminoethylphosphinic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Fructose, Lactitol, Glycosaminoglycans, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Trehalose, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Sorbitol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Carbomer, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
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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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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