Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
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Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients

Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
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I thought it was good for my skin since the ingredients have Niacinamide, but when i tried on it my skin the feeling is Silky and i was saying to myself that it's ok but in the morning I had a breakout like a small cyst then after a few days many are coming out on my skin face. The analysis of this website is really amazing. It's not Malassezia Safe, which tells me it's bad for the skin.
(Dry, dehydrated, aging, sensitive, rosacea. Climate with moderate humidity) I like this sunscreen. It has a pleasant consistency of a nourishing lotion, dries down within 10 min, and I quickly forget I’m wearing it. I work outdoor events frequently, and find this is good protection. I haven’t noticed any breakouts or irritation from it (unless I forget to wash it off at night).
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