Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ - Mint Versus Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling SPF 50 Sunscreen
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
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
Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling SPF 50 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling SPF 50 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tea-PCA
HumectantEDTA
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Hyaluronate
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Polysilicone-13
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBarm Extract
Skin ConditioningPolystyrene
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Acrylates Copolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
HumectantPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Tea-PCA, EDTA, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-8 Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Blue 1 Lake, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Silica, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Decyl Glucoside, CI 45380, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Parfum, Polysilicone-13, Alcohol Denat., Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Barm Extract, Polystyrene, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Acrylates Copolymer, Alumina, Mica, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea, Rose Extract, BHT, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, CI 77492, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethylhexanoin, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Polysorbate 60, Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Stearate, Propylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Betaine
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingOxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zea Mays Starch, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Lactate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Betaine, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthyl Lactate, Oxothiazolidine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium 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 WaterButylene 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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateSodium 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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Dot & Key Skincare Watermelon Cooling SPF 50 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
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