Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 versus Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ .
Last updated on September 24, 2023. Published on April 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
Ingredient Info
Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 32 ingredients
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ 43 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 32 ingredients
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ 43 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 32 ingredients
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ 43 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • Sucrose Polystearate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Glycerin • Polyester-7 • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Undecane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Cetearyl Alcohol • Decyl Glucoside • Disodium EDTA • Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate • Cetyl Palmitate • Tridecane • Bisabolol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Xanthan Gum • Propanediol • Parfum • Butylene Glycol • Disodium Phosphate • Propylene Glycol • Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Water • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Dibutyl Adipate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • Glycerin • Phenoxyethyl Caprylate • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Canola Oil • Silica • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Panthenol • Trehalose • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Phenoxyethanol • Squalane • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate • Sorbitan Caprylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Decyl Glucoside • Benzoic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Propanediol • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Phytate • Tocopherol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butylene Glycol • Disodium Phosphate • Citric Acid • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tinosorb A2B is a UV-B and UV-A sunscreen filter (290 - 340 nm). This ingredient is photo-stable and water-soluble.
According to studies done by the manufacturer, it is the most effective UVB and UV-A 2 sunscreen filter to date.
It is mostly effective at protecting in the UV-A 2 (315-340 nm) range but has a boosting effect in the UV-A 1 (340 - 400 nm) range.
This ingredient is currently available in the EU and Asia, but is awaiting approval in the US and Canada.
Learn more about Tris-Biphenyl TriazineWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
We don't have a description for Disodium Phosphate.
Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 32 ingredients
Riemann P20 Sensitive Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ 43 ingredients
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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 32 ingredients
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