Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ versus COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen .
Published on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ 13 ingredients
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ 13 ingredients
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ 13 ingredients
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen 26 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4% • Octocrylene 8% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Lactobacillus Ferment • Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Schinus Molle Extract • Water • Titanium Dioxide • Ethyl Ferulate • Tropolone • Mica • Hydroxyacetophenone • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate • Maltodextrin • Sodium Phytate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSomethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSomethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneSomethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 DioxideSomethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ 13 ingredients
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen 26 ingredients
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Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Shake Mist SPF46 PA+++ 13 ingredients
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen 26 ingredients
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