Versus

Tavi Adaptint Cica Sun Shield SPF 50 Versus Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ - Lavender

Sunscreen

Indonesian Brand

Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on May 02, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

New Comparison

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

Tavi Adaptint Cica Sun Shield SPF 50 62 ingredients

Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 33 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Tavi Adaptint Cica Sun Shield SPF 50 62 ingredients

Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 33 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Adaptint Cica Sun Shield SPF 50

Water

Dimethicone

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Titanium Dioxide

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Dipropylene Glycol

Propanediol

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Cetyl Palmitate

Emollient

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Laureth-23

Cleansing

3 / 0

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Steareth-100

Allantoin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Disodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Lecithin

Emollient

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cellulose Gum

Sucrose

Madecassoside

Pentylene Glycol

Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract

Carnosine

Niacinamide

Alpha-Arbutin

Sodium Metabisulfite

Tranexamic Acid

Sodium Citrate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Ubiquinone

Citric Acid

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant

Geranium Robertianum Extract

Astringent

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Thymus Serpyllum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glutathione

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

Water, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Steareth-100, Allantoin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Mica, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cellulose Gum, Sucrose, Madecassoside, Pentylene Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Carnosine, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ubiquinone, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Glutathione, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499

Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++

Water

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

PEG-8 Hyaluronate

Emollient

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Astringent

Barm Extract

Skin Conditioning

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Emollient

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Acrylates Copolymer

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Tea-PCA

Humectant

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Silica

Abrasive

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Polystyrene

Polyvinyl Alcohol

EDTA

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Alumina

Abrasive

BHT

Antioxidant

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Emulsifying

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Tin Oxide

CI 45380

Blue 1 Lake

Parfum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).

DHHB is well-liked for:

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.

This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

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 Silica

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Titanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.

It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as “mineral” by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.

Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.

While its UVA protection isn’t as strong as zinc oxide’s, the difference is minor.

A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).

Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.

A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.

To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.

There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.

There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.

Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.

Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.

Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).

You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.

Learn more about Titanium Dioxide

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water