Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ Versus Barr Centella Calming Barrier Cream
Updated on July 03, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
Barr Centella Calming Barrier Cream 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
Barr Centella Calming Barrier Cream 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPullulan
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, CI 77891, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Pullulan, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Madecassoside, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cyclomethicone, Undecane, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Carbomer, Carbomer, Water, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Asiaticoside, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.ย
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesย
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideIngredient Ratings
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Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
Barr Centella Calming Barrier Cream 30 ingredients
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Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
My favorite perfect mineral sunscreen for years and now I cannot find any more. Complete sun protection, no white cast, made my skin look better like a primer, not shiny but moisturizing. I hope they bring it back.
Barr Centella Calming Barrier Cream 30 ingredients
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great soothing, rich moisturizer!
