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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen versus Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen .

Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on August 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.

As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.

This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.

Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Abrasive, Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyapatite is an exfoliant.

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.

Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.

Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 9.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.

Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.

As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.

Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.

Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.

This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.

Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.

Learn more about Glycine Soja Oil

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Emollient, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethyl Linoleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.

Learn more about Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Absorbent, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.

A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.

Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.

Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.

Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.

Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.

Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.

This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.

Learn more about Oryza Sativa Extract

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 24.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Oryza Sativa Germ Extract.

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 28.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 29.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 30.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 31.

Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 34.

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30% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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