Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ versus Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ .
Published on July 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 25 ingredients
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Octocrylene • Homosalate • Silica • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • Polyethylene • Tribehenin • Dimethicone • Isohexadecane • Ethylhexyl PCA • Sodium Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Parfum
Polymethyl Methacrylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Silica • Octocrylene • Homosalate • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Paraffin • Polyethylene • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Microcrystalline Wax • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Adenosine • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Water • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate • Methicone • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneWardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateWardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaWardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneWardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.
Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumWardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
Farm Stay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 25 ingredients
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Wardah UV Shield Light Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ 20 ingredients
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