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P.Calm Water Barrier Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Azarine Hydrasoothe Sunscreen Gel SPF45 PA++++

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Korean Brand South Korea
Indonesian Brand Indonesia

Updated on September 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Water Barrier Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene 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.

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When to use

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7% use in pm
85% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

P.Calm Water Barrier Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (3) Works Well (3) Light (2)
EvgeniaLoik_986's avatar

EvgeniaLoik_986

2 months ago
Review

This is GOAT, no cap. I have never liked SPF so much that l went out of my way to stock up on it, but this one. It is just top-tier: calming, lightweight, spreads easily, doesn't smell at all, and sinks in IMMEDIATELY (* no excessive rubbing and fussing). If you think Skin1004 is great, this takes it to another level.

Texture/oilyness, who? This stuff will be a great base for any of your Show more

#light
#absorbs well
#works well
m.ariam9's avatar

m.ariam9

10 months ago
Review

Lightweight and fragrance free, not greasy or dewy. It leaves a natural glow

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#works well

Azarine Hydrasoothe Sunscreen Gel SPF45 PA++++ 24 ingredients

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