SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base Versus Hada Labo Gokujyun All in One UV White Day Gel (SPF50 + PA ++++)
Updated on April 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun All in One UV White Day Gel (SPF50 + PA ++++) 30 ingredients
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SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun All in One UV White Day Gel (SPF50 + PA ++++) 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethyl Polysilicate
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPolyoxymethylene Melamine
Milk Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phthalic Anhydride
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Fatty Acid Ester
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin Methyl Ether
Gellan Gum
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingDecyltetradeceth-20
EmulsifyingMethyl Hexyl Ether
Perfuming
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arbutin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Ethyl Polysilicate, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Polyoxymethylene Melamine, Milk Ferment, Glycine Soja Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Phthalic Anhydride, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester, Alcohol Denat., Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Gellan Gum, Tocopherol, Polyacrylic Acid, Decyltetradeceth-20, Methyl Hexyl Ether, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-15
UV FilterGlycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysilicone-13
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTea-PCA
HumectantPolystyrene
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEDTA
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-13, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Tea-PCA, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methylparaben
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 WaterButylene 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.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 HydroxidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ingredient Ratings
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SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun All in One UV White Day Gel (SPF50 + PA ++++) 30 ingredients
Reviews
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SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
Hada Labo Gokujyun All in One UV White Day Gel (SPF50 + PA ++++) 30 ingredients
this product is a game changer for my sensitive skin, i've never had a sunscreen that is this gentle and i think its one of the best out there!! it makes me actually want to wear sunscreen
It feels very light and hydrating on the skin and dries matte, no oilyness or stickiness.
