Comparison between Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel vs. ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++ (2021)

Isntree

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel

ROUND LAB

Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++ (2021)

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43 Ingredients 40

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Water

Butylene Glycol

Dibutyl Adipate

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Propanediol

Homosalate

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Dibutyl Adipate

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Niacinamide

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Tinosorb S

Niacinamide

Cyclopentasiloxane

Tinosorb M

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Uniqueness22 out of 43

51.2%

Uniqueness19 out of 40

47.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

11 out of 43

26%

chemical

26 out of 43

60%

natural

12 out of 40

30%

chemical

26 out of 40

65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#21,2-Hexanediol^#12Glycerin^#17Sodium Hyaluronate^#22Tocopherol^#27Propylene Glycol^#42

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 0

Glycerin^#121,2-Hexanediol^#13Butylene Glycol^#14Sodium Hyaluronate^#16Allantoin^#20Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#29Tocopherol^#39

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#20

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#20

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel vs. ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++ (2021)

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

#2Butylene 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

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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#2Dibutyl Adipate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 3

#3Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 4