Papa Recipe Bombee Moist Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA+++ Versus Papa Recipe Real Centella Soothing Toner
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Papa Recipe Bombee Moist Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Papa Recipe Real Centella Soothing Toner 33 ingredients
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Papa Recipe Bombee Moist Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Papa Recipe Real Centella Soothing Toner 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHoney Extract
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingSophora Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Pentylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Titanium Dioxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Sophora Japonica Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Citral, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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 Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
Learn more about GlycerinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAllantoin 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.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSodium 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 HyaluronateButylene 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Papa Recipe Bombee Moist Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Papa Recipe Real Centella Soothing Toner 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Papa Recipe Bombee Moist Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA+++ 48 ingredients
Cons: There's a faint chemical citrus fragrance to it. It's not irritating to me, but it's also not something I vibe with. Worst for me is the shine. If you have dry-dull skin, this might be great. But I'm my skin's oily-dull-shiny.
Pros: Pretty cheap and convenient to bring around. The packaging is small, which I enjoy.
Will I buy this again? No.
