Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Skintific Ultra Light Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Skintific Ultra Light Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 45 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Skintific Ultra Light Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Homosalate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Disiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ferulic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Caprylate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Cholesterol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideAscorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateThis ingredient comes as a powder made up of small, porous, microbeads. It is used to add a silky feel to products and also helps absorb oil.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Sorbitan Caprylate yet.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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