Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Published on July 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and 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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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 No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 😥
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Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 36 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Silica • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Homosalate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Polysilicone-15 • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates Copolymer • Ceteth-10 • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Decyl Glucoside • Steareth-21 • Tromethamine • Propylene Glycol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Linalool • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hexyl Cinnamal • Citronellol • Geraniol • Amyl Cinnamal • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Homosalate • Butylene Glycol • Octocrylene • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Ecklonia Cava Extract • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Silica • C14-22 Alcohols • Cetearyl Olivate • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Glutamate • Acrylates Copolymer • Capryleth-5 • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Arachidyl Glucoside • Gellan Gum • Polyurethane-1 • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Adenosine • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Diisostearyl Malate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Ocimum Basilicum Oil • CI 77492 • Glucose • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Limonene • Citronellol • Geraniol • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSkinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateSkinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerSkinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSkinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Skinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolSkinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolSkinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolSkinfood Sunflower No Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Accoje Protective No-Sebum Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
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