Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ Versus Kosé SUNCUT Aqualy UV Protect Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on December 03, 2024
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 and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Kosé SUNCUT Aqualy UV Protect Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Kosé SUNCUT Aqualy UV Protect Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantPyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingGeranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPolysilicone-15
UV FilterPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Clematis Vitalba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentHypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCitrus Nobilis
Peat Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
PEG-30 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Vinyldimethicone
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Polysilicone-15, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Clematis Vitalba Leaf Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Citrus Nobilis, Peat Extract, BHT, Disodium EDTA, PEG-30 Phytosterol, Acrylates Copolymer, Vinyldimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Carbomer, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Silica, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Stearic Acid, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenWe don't have a description for Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine yet.
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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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