Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Chuck's Very Important Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
Updated on May 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 51 ingredients
Chuck's Very Important Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 31 ingredients
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Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 51 ingredients
Chuck's Very Important Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyldimethicone
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dibutyl Adipate, Synthetic Wax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ozokerite, Niacinamide, Vinyldimethicone, Polysilicone-15, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Pentapeptide-3, Hexapeptide-9, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentBis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Water, Homosalate, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Zea Mays Starch, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Dextrin, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Limonene, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
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 WaterDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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
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Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 51 ingredients
Chuck's Very Important Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 31 ingredients
Reviews
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Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 51 ingredients
Love, love, LOVE this sunscreen stick. It glides on smooth, doesn't feel oily, goes on invisible, and feels so moisturizing. I will say, it does sting open wounds on the skin, I think it's probably the birch, so I'd be careful applying this on open acne marks. But overall, it is the best sunscreen stick I've tried, and is so easy to pop into a purse to carry for easy reapplication of sun Show more
pretty great sun stick. it has a nice texture. however, when reapplying over makeup, it does seem to make your makeup very streaky. if you’re using this out in public for reapplication over makeup, i’d advise bringing a makeup brush so that you can fix the streaks.
