Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ versus Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on December 27, 2023. Published on February 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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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 UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 18 ingredients
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 18 ingredients
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 18 ingredients
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Arginine • Peg-Crosspolymer • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Tea-PCA • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • BHT • EDTA
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Zinc Oxide • Isopropyl Palmitate • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Sorbitan Stearate • Vp/Va Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Polysorbate 80 • Polysilicone-9 • Royal Jelly Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • EDTA • BHT • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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 UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateRohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneRohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
EDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.
Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.
Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 18 ingredients
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ 18 ingredients
Biore UV Barrier Me Cushion Gentle Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 23 ingredients
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