SK-II Genoptics Airy UV Cream Untinted SPF 50+ PA++++ vs The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel with SPF 50 & PA++++

SK-II

The Derma Co

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Sunscreen

32 ingredients

37 ingredients

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Brand price

INR 99.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide (Nano)
Chemical sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide (Nano)

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Niacinamide, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Brassica Napus Seed Oil

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Phospholipids, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
0 / —
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cyclopentasiloxane (in both products)
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Titanium Dioxide (Nano)
UV Filter
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Benzophenone-3
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sun Protection
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
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Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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