Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Published on June 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Skinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Skinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Synthetic Wax • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Dibutyl Adipate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer • Paraffin • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Microcrystalline Wax • Silica • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Polyethylene • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Linalool • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hexyl Cinnamal • Citronellol • Geraniol • Amyl Cinnamal • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Coumarin
Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Dibutyl Adipate • Synthetic Wax • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Vinyl Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Niacinamide • Microcrystalline Wax • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Polysilicone-15 • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dipropylene Glycol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Centella Asiatica Root Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Prunus Mume Fruit Extract • Malus Domestica Fruit Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Chloride • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Saccharomyces Ferment • Asiaticoside • Madecassoside • Tocopherol • Propanediol • Octadecane • Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxSkinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateSkinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateSkinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineSkinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Skinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
Skinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolSkinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSkinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
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Skinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
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Skinfood Sunflower Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 45 ingredients
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