Q + A Niacinamide SPF 50 Balancing Daily Sunscreen Versus Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Q + A Niacinamide SPF 50 Balancing Daily Sunscreen 25 ingredients
Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Q + A Niacinamide SPF 50 Balancing Daily Sunscreen 25 ingredients
Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Arginine
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Arginine, Glycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Carbomer, Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
TonicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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Q + A Niacinamide SPF 50 Balancing Daily Sunscreen 25 ingredients
Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients
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