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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 versus Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask .

Published on November 23, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan
Wash Off Mask American Brand United States

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.

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Price

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Buy Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42

Starts at $31.71
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Buy Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask

Starts at $20.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
42
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

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Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 34.

Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (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.

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Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 36.

Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 45.

Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 47 ingredients

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Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask 34 ingredients

4.0 /5
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Drying (1) Irritating (1) Works Well (1)
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chlolands

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Very effective at spot treating, if left overnight. Very irritating, however, if left on a large area on the face. Use for direct pimples only.

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