Pyunkang Yul Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus so natural So Vegan Calming Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on December 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Pyunkang Yul Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 58 ingredients
so natural So Vegan Calming Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 58 ingredients
so natural So Vegan Calming Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gluconolactone, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Trehalose, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventAcrylates Copolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Peat Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyamide-8
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Methyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77891, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isododecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Peat Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextrin Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyamide-8, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77288, CI 77492
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 WaterButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCaprylyl 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractButylene 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.
1,2-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
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 58 ingredients
so natural So Vegan Calming Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
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