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MoisturizingDimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane + 4 moreWorks
“Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun helps to moisturize and nourish the skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“It also helps to protect the skin to help prevent early signs of aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Homosalate~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateAlcohol denat.~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ethylhexyl salicylate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateDipropylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneSilica~1.9–2.3%
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineIsoamyl p-methoxycinnamate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
More about Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamateOctocrylene~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneBis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
Methoxy peg/ppg-25/4 dimethicone~0.55–0.8%
Dimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Bht~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Limonia acidissima extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerCyclopentasiloxane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAcrylates/dimethicone copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerChrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMorus alba fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.2–0.4%
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris leaf water~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centaurea cyanus flower water~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own
More about Centaurea cyanus flower waterHelichrysum italicum flower water~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Homosalate, Alcohol denat., Ethylhexyl salicylate, Dipropylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone, Methoxy peg/ppg-25/4 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Bht, Disodium edta, Limonia acidissima extract, Butylene glycol, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Morus alba fruit extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Helichrysum italicum flower water
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| MISSHAAll Around Safe Block Aqua Sun GelYOUR PRODUCT | PurlisseMatcha Green Tea Antioxidant Priming Moisturizer | SkinCeuticalsPhloretin CF + Advanced Brightening UV Defense | ACWELLBlack Rice Moisture Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | — | $11.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MISSHA - All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 17.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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