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SEPHORA Beauty insider scores 8.8/9.8 vs Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ at 8.2/9.8. SEPHORA Beauty insider wins for active ingredients.
SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where SEPHORA Beauty insider really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+'s 5.9. Its formula features Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, and Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ scores 7.9 here versus 7.4 for SEPHORA Beauty insider. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
SEPHORA Beauty insider brings Bacillus/Soybean/ Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, and Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 as actives, while isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ relies on Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Centella Asiatica Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ is better if you have
SEPHORA Beauty insider is better if you have
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ comes in at budget pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.
SEPHORA Beauty insider edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, SEPHORA Beauty insider scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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