Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 Versus Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 versus Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ .

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 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++

Sunscreen Indonesian Brand

Sunscreen Hong Kongese Brand

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 32 ingredients

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ 22 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

At a glance

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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 32 ingredients

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ 22 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)

Mineral UV Filter (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 32 ingredients

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ 22 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 • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Dipropylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Dibutyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Niacinamide • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Cetearyl Olivate • Ethyl Hexanediol • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sorbitan Olivate • Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Disodium EDTA • Adenosine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hyaluronic Acid • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dibutyl Adipate

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

What it does: UV Filter

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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.

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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

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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%.

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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Wardah UV Shield Active Protection Serum SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Watsons Aqua Sun Protection Gel SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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