The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ - 01 Mint Versus Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ - Lavender
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ 37 ingredients
Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 33 ingredients
About this product
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The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ 37 ingredients
Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingVolcanic Ash
Abrasive
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chromium Oxide Greens
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Mica, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Volcanic Ash, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Chromium Oxide Greens
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-8 Hyaluronate
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Barm Extract
Skin ConditioningBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTea-PCA
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Alcohol
EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlumina
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-8 Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Barm Extract, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tea-PCA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, BHT, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, 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.
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 WaterTitanium 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 DioxideButylene 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ 37 ingredients
Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 33 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ 37 ingredients
Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 33 ingredients
Love this sunscreen- it's so smooth, lightweight, not sticky or drying at all. I also find that the violet color helps my skin not look too sallow and it prevents my makeup from looking yellow.
It gave me tiny bumps of a broken skin barrier, dried out my cheeks completely, had to focus on barrier health.
One of the first ingredients is alcohol, RUN!
SO IRRITATING
However it doesn't leave a white cast and does color correct skin.
