ACO Kids Sun Stick SPF 50 Versus Sunsense Daily Face SPF 50+
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ACO Kids Sun Stick SPF 50 14 ingredients
Sunsense Daily Face SPF 50+ 6 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ACO Kids Sun Stick SPF 50 14 ingredients
Sunsense Daily Face SPF 50+ 6 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Petrolatum, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Ozokerite, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Canola Oil, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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