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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen versus A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++ .

Last updated on August 16, 2023. Published on October 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

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

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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
30
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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
PHA
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (6)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.

A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.

A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.

A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.

A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.

A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.

6
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.

A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

37% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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