Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ versus The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ .
Last updated on August 06, 2023. Published on August 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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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
Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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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Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Ppg-24-Glycereth-24 • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Acrylates Copolymer • Aminomethyl Propanol • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Allantoin • Butylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Gentiana Scabra Root Extract • Propanediol • Ectoin • Armillaria Mellea Extract • Zea Mays Starch • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Hydrolyzed Corn Starch • Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate • Limonia Acidissima Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Buddleja Officinalis Leaf Extract • Phenylethyl Resorcinol • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Ceramide NP • Lactic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrated Silica • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Ceramide As • Ceramide Ng • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ergothioneine • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide AP
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Zinc Oxide • Glycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Polyglutamic Acid • Phenyl Trimethicone • Succinic Acid • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Centella Asiatica Extract • Maltodextrin • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Leontopodium Alpinum Extract • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Phospholipids • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Algin • Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterY.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinY.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneY.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateY.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
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Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Reviews
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Y.O.U Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 42 ingredients
Ginger
It didnt break me out, but when my skin was feeling too sensitive, it kinda stings (probably bc I was using too much niacinamide). Doesn't feel...
It didnt break me out, but when my skin was feeling too sensitive, it kinda stings (probably bc I was using too much niacinamide). Doesn't feel greasy at all, but it leaves a bit of white cast when it dries even though I spread the product as much as I can. I’d use this again if I don’t have to go out of the house so the white cast wont matter.
AndreaLian
Great formula - lightweight, no white cast, no breakouts, no oiliness even in humid weather, ideal for under makeup. Instant HG!
The Pastels Shop Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 26 ingredients
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