Alastin Skinshield All Mineral SPF30 Versus Andalou Naturals CannaCell Sun Buddy Facial SPF 30
Updated on September 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Alastin Skinshield All Mineral SPF30 20 ingredients
Andalou Naturals CannaCell Sun Buddy Facial SPF 30 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Alastin Skinshield All Mineral SPF30 20 ingredients
Andalou Naturals CannaCell Sun Buddy Facial SPF 30 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 19.95%
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventZinc Oxide 19.95%, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ectoin, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Propylene Carbonate
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Magnesium Sulfate
Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Cannabis Sativa Callus Culture Lysate Extract
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil
Perfuming
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Zinc Oxide 20%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Magnesium Sulfate, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cannabis Sativa Callus Culture Lysate Extract, Resveratrol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideIngredient Ratings
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