Comparison between Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ PA++++ - 01 Clear vs. Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Essence Gold

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34 Ingredients 28

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
2
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Alcohol Denatured
4
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4
Butylene Glycol
5
Zinc Oxide
5
Diethylhexylsuccinate
6
Methylheptyl Laurate
6
Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
7
Titanium Dioxide
7
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
8
Dimethicone
8
Hydrolyzed Collagen
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Uniqueness27 out of 34
79.4%
Uniqueness21 out of 28
75.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 34
26%
chemical
15 out of 34
44%
natural
4 out of 28
14%
chemical
18 out of 28
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3Sodium Hyaluronate#22
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#5Stearic Acid#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#5Titanium Dioxide#7
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#4Propylene Glycol#26Glycerin#28Alcohol Denatured#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ PA++++ - 01 Clear vs. Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Essence Gold
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#3Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 4

#4Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 5

#5Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

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#5Diethylhexylsuccinate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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