Pretty Skin Sun Cream SPF 50+ - No Sebum Tone-Up Versus Skin Aqua Super Moisture Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Pretty Skin Sun Cream SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Skin Aqua Super Moisture Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Pretty Skin Sun Cream SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Skin Aqua Super Moisture Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclomethicone, Zinc Oxide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Chloride, Beeswax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Microcrystalline Wax, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Collagen Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Adenosine, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, CI 77491, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Leather Coral Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-13
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTea-PCA
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolystyrene
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arginine, Leather Coral Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-13, PEG-40 Stearate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tea-PCA, Decyl Glucoside, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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 MethoxycinnamateButylene 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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 HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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Pretty Skin Sun Cream SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Skin Aqua Super Moisture Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
