Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Watsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream versus Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ .
Published on April 18, 2023
Overview
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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
Watsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream 29 ingredients
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
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Watsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream 29 ingredients
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
Water • Caprylic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dipropylene Glycol • Jojoba Esters • Niacinamide • Pentylene Glycol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Ceramide Ns • Hydroxyacetophenone • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Carbomer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Tromethamine • Parfum • Adenosine • Glycine Soja Oil • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Propylene Glycol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Sodium Polyacrylate • Triethanolamine • Cellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Polyester-7 • Titanium Dioxide • Carbon Dioxide • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Parfum • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Ceteareth-20 • Potassium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Dimethicone • Aluminum Hydroxide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Isomalt • Stearic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Melanin • Pyrus Malus Fruit • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Lecithin • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract • Glycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Citronellol • Coumarin • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterWatsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 AlcoholWatsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWatsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWatsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 ParfumWatsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWatsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeWatsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWatsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 50.
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Watsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream 29 ingredients
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
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Watsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream 29 ingredients
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
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Watsons Rice Bran & Soy Bean Illuminating Daily Cream 29 ingredients
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 50 ingredients
Cheap and does it job
Been using this for over 2 years now, does it job as a sunscreen. There isn't any whitecast and Im quite tanned skin. It is cheap and coral safe.
Cheap and does it job
Been using this for over 2 years now, does it job as a sunscreen. There isn't any whitecast and Im quite tanned skin. It is cheap and coral safe.
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