Comparison between Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 vs. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ (2018 Formula)

Cetaphil

Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Biore

UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ (2018 Formula)

- 18 components -

- 35 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

BHT, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone

Components only in Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 15

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Beeswax, Butyloctyl Salicylate and 10 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 83.3%

Components only in Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ (2018 Formula) 32

Water, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Tinosorb S and 27 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 91.4%

Face to Face

Components position by position

Hilight unique

Titanium Dioxide

Water

Zinc Oxide

Ethanol

Aluminum Hydroxide

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Beeswax

Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer

BHT

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Tinosorb S

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Cetyl Alcohol

Dimethicone

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair protection

Effects unique for Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50:

Nutrifying, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ (2018 Formula):

Anti-aging, Rejuvenation

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 18

28%

chemical

12 out of 18

67%

natural

5 out of 35

14%

chemical

27 out of 35

77%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#2Stearic Acid^#16

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Titanium Dioxide^#1Zinc Oxide^#2

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#26Propylene Glycol^#27Sodium Hyaluronate^#28

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#32Glyceryl Stearate SE^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Ethanol^#2Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract^#30Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#32

Detailed view

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 vs. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ (2018 Formula)

Position 1

#1Titanium Dioxide (6%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Colorant

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.

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#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.