SOS Serum SOS SPF 50
Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 50 PA++++
Versus

SOS Serum SOS SPF 50 Versus Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 50 PA++++

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
British Brand United Kingdom
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on April 01, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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SOS Serum SOS SPF 50 16 ingredients

Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 50 PA++++ 11 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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SOS Serum SOS SPF 50 16 ingredients

Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 50 PA++++ 11 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
SOS SPF 50

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycine Max Callus Culture

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dehydroacetic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycine Max Callus Culture, Citric Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid

Solar Defence SPF 50 PA++++

Zinc Oxide 6.5%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Alpha-Arbutin 5%

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Titanium Dioxide 4%

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pearl Powder

Collagen

Moisturising
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Zinc Oxide 6.5%, Alpha-Arbutin 5%, Titanium Dioxide 4%, Water, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Pearl Powder, Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid

Ingredient Ratings

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

SOS SPF 50
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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Solar Defence SPF 50 PA++++
10
10
10
liked
mixed
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When to use

SOS Serum SOS SPF 50 16 ingredients

Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 50 PA++++ 11 ingredients

18 Routines
94% use in am
6% use in pm
100% use every day
25 Routines
92% use in am
8% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

SOS Serum SOS SPF 50 16 ingredients

4.50
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Hydrating 100% Great Value 50% Absorbs Well 50%

Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 50 PA++++ 11 ingredients

2.33
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 100% Expensive 100% Irritating 100%
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