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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen versus Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ .

Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on November 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia
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
PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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.

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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.

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

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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.

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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.

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

30% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen 30 ingredients

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Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
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mikkoflam

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I have a love-hate relationship with this one. Its too thick and silicone-y for me but it works and doesn't break me out. Also dries matte which is...

I have a love-hate relationship with this one. Its too thick and silicone-y for me but it works and doesn't break me out. Also dries matte which is nice. But like I said, sometimes I hate it and sometimes I like it.

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Carolyn_london

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Great for sensitive skin
It doesn't irritate and it isn't oily.
My skin looks noticeably less blotchy by the end of the day.
Highly recommend

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