Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Versus Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40
Updated on January 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 1 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 20 ingredients
Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40 4 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 20 ingredients
Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40 4 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 24.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Squalane
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Oxide 24.1%, Water, 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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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Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 20 ingredients
Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40 4 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 20 ingredients
Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40 4 ingredients
Those with Multiple Skin Sensitivities have found this sunscreen tolerable.
Not only that, but before I discovered their community, I bought itvand used it after I looked at the ingredients on EWG. All ingredients are low hazard, and there are no ingredients with no scientific data. Beeswax has limited data, while the rest have fair data ratings. I've gone through ingredients on EWG multiple Show more
