Wishcare 5% Niacinamide Oil Balance Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ Versus Ipca Acne-UV Silicone Sunscreen Gel SPF 30
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Wishcare 5% Niacinamide Oil Balance Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Ipca Acne-UV Silicone Sunscreen Gel SPF 30 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Wishcare 5% Niacinamide Oil Balance Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Ipca Acne-UV Silicone Sunscreen Gel SPF 30 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Tapioca Starch
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientAmps/Hema Crosspolymer
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Glucoside
CleansingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Homosalate, Tapioca Starch, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Amps/Hema Crosspolymer, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 20, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Zinc PCA, Cetearyl Olivate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Eos, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneSilica 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 SilicaTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Wishcare 5% Niacinamide Oil Balance Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Ipca Acne-UV Silicone Sunscreen Gel SPF 30 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Wishcare 5% Niacinamide Oil Balance Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Ipca Acne-UV Silicone Sunscreen Gel SPF 30 12 ingredients
I have oily, acne-prone skin. This sunscreen felt heavy on my face no matter how little of a layer I applied, and it triggered more breakouts including comedones and active acne. While I did notice a slight reduction in tanning, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.
