Rovectin Skin Essentials Aqua Soothing UV Protector SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Rovectin Skin Essentials Aqua Soothing UV Protector SPF50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Rovectin Skin Essentials Aqua Soothing UV Protector SPF50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Trehalose
HumectantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPullulan
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, CI 77891, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Trehalose, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Pullulan, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Undecane, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientTapioca Starch
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Lactobacillus Ferment, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodecanol, Tapioca Starch, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.
This ingredient is skin-soothing and contains polyphenols that give it antioxidant properties.
This ingredient is not known to sensitize or irritate skin (unlike Vanilla Tahitensis). Vanilla tahitensis has shown to irritate skin in low amounts.
Learn more about Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Rovectin Skin Essentials Aqua Soothing UV Protector SPF50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Rovectin Skin Essentials Aqua Soothing UV Protector SPF50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
Not the best or the worst
It's a bit oily, though it dries down after 15-20 minutes. Kind of difficult to apply because its oily parts and white watery parts kind of gets separated as you try to apply it to everywhere. Its consistency has changed since I opened the bottle 3 months ago, even though I keep it in the fridge. It leaves a white cast and gets in my eyebrows and hairline. It didn't Show more
Not repurchased
It's okay but still too shiny for my already oily skin. Did not repurchase.
Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
If you like the feeling of rubbing frosting on your face, this sunscreen is for you.
A little on the expensive side, but this is by far the best sunblock I have ever tried. No breakouts, a slight white cast that sinks into a clear glow.
