Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 versus babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 .
Published on July 16, 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 and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 32 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 24.1% • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isoamyl Laurate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Niacinamide • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycerin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sodium Phytate • Squalane • Xanthan Gum • Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Zinc Oxide 20% • Arachidyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Behenyl Alcohol • Bisabolol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Cellulose Gum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citric Acid • Coco-Glucoside • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Methyl Dihydroabietate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Tocopherol • Water
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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.
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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 OxideAlba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SalicylateAlba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAlba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidAlba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 32 ingredients
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Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
babo botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 32 ingredients
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