Wardah UV Shield Aqua Fresh Essence SPF 50 PA++++ Versus innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++
Updated on August 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Wardah UV Shield Aqua Fresh Essence SPF 50 PA++++ 30 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 46 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Wardah UV Shield Aqua Fresh Essence SPF 50 PA++++ 30 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventPolyacrylate-13
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Polyisobutene
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polyester-7, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Chlorphenesin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Polyacrylate-13, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Polyisobutene, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Magnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Octyldodecanol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Disiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyldodecanol, Parfum, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, CI 77492, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Adenosine, CI 77491, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Boron Nitride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Saccharide Isomerate, Propanediol, CI 77499, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid
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 WaterButylene 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.
Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxanePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolParfum 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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Wardah UV Shield Aqua Fresh Essence SPF 50 PA++++ 30 ingredients
innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 46 ingredients
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