Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ versus Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion .
Last updated on April 13, 2024. Published on April 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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
Amaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ 25 ingredients
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion 19 ingredients
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Amaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ 25 ingredients
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion 19 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ 25 ingredients
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion 19 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Butylene Glycol • Octocrylene • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Polyacrylic Acid • Triethanolamine • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lecithin • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Propylene Glycol • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Coffea Robusta Seed Extract • Ethyl Ferulate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Trisodium EDTA
Water • Propanediol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Squalane • Phenoxyethanol • Fructose • Glycerin • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Withania Somnifera Root Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Limonene
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAmaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Amaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAmaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAAmaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Amaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 GlycerinAmaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilAmaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolAmaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAmaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Amaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ 25 ingredients
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion 19 ingredients
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Amaterasun UV Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++ 25 ingredients
Beauty Bay SPF 50 Face Lotion 19 ingredients
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