Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Lavender versus VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on January 31, 2024. Published on December 25, 2023
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 anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 66 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 66 ingredients
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 66 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Titanium Dioxide • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Barm Extract • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Acrylates Copolymer • Polysorbate 60 • Peg-Crosspolymer • Tea-PCA • Silica • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Polystyrene • Polyvinyl Alcohol • EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Alumina • BHT • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Tin Oxide • CI 45380 • Blue 1 Lake
Water • Diisobutyl Adipate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Polysilicone-15 • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Niacinamide • Silica • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Dipropylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Decyl Glucoside • Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tromethamine • Parfum • Caprylyl Glycol • Allantoin • Adenosine • Disodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Butylene Glycol • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Ceramide NP • Pearl Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Allium Victorialis Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract • Juglans Regia Seedcoat Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract • Avena Sativa Meal Extract • Benzyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Propolis Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Asiaticoside • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Madecassoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Hyaluronic Acid • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterRohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Lavender contains this as ingredient number 1.
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Lavender contains this as ingredient number 4.
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateRohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Lavender contains this as ingredient number 6.
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidRohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Lavender contains this as ingredient number 8.
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 64.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineRohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Lavender contains this as ingredient number 14.
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 SilicaRohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Lavender contains this as ingredient number 19.
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GumRohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Lavender contains this as ingredient number 24.
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 66 ingredients
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 66 ingredients
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 31 ingredients
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It gave me tiny bumps of a broken skin barrier, dried out my cheeks completely, had to focus on barrier health.
One of the first ingredients is...
It gave me tiny bumps of a broken skin barrier, dried out my cheeks completely, had to focus on barrier health.
One of the first ingredients is alcohol, RUN!
SO IRRITATING
However it doesn't leave a white cast and does color correct skin.
VT Cosmetics Cica Essence Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 66 ingredients
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