Tavi Adaptint CIca Sun Shield SPF 50 Versus Skintific Aqua Light Daily Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++
Updated on April 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Tavi Adaptint CIca Sun Shield SPF 50 62 ingredients
Skintific Aqua Light Daily Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++ 37 ingredients
About this product
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Tavi Adaptint CIca Sun Shield SPF 50 62 ingredients
Skintific Aqua Light Daily Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++ 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Laureth-23
CleansingMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Steareth-100
Gel FormingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLecithin
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose
HumectantMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Geranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetearyl Olivate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Allantoin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Triacontanyl Pvp, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Urea, Ectoin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Sodium Carbomer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrated Silica, BHT, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol
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 WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeTitanium 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 DioxideDiethylamino 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 BenzoateButylene 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.
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 Triazine1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Tavi Adaptint CIca Sun Shield SPF 50 62 ingredients
Skintific Aqua Light Daily Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++ 37 ingredients
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Tavi Adaptint CIca Sun Shield SPF 50 62 ingredients
Skintific Aqua Light Daily Sunscreen SPF 35 PA +++ 37 ingredients
Works so well on my sensitive oily and acne skin. No white cast. No feeling of heavy cream. Very light weight. I love this so much
