protecting vs protective

protecting and protective both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
protecting	No	Yes	No	No
protective	No	Yes	No	No

protecting (adjective)	protective (adjective)
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort	intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
	showing care
	(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful