OMI Menturm The Sun PUV Gel SPF 50+ Versus Hello Glow 3-in-1 Lightweight Sun Care Gel SPF 50+
Updated on April 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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 common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
OMI Menturm The Sun PUV Gel SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Hello Glow 3-in-1 Lightweight Sun Care Gel SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
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OMI Menturm The Sun PUV Gel SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Hello Glow 3-in-1 Lightweight Sun Care Gel SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantCucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentLactic Acid
Buffering
Glucose
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearoyl Inulin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethoxydiglycol, Cucumis Sativus Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Lactic Acid, Glucose, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Bisabolol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentOldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLimonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclohexane
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-400, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Isohexadecane, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Yeast Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclohexane, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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.
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