Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 versus Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 .
Last updated on September 12, 2023. Published on June 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens 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
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
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Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 21.6% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer • Phenyl Trimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Glycerin • Ethyl Methicone • Silica • Cetyl Dimethicone • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol • Glyceryl Behenate • Sodium Chloride • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Chlorphenesin • Phenethyl Alcohol • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Zinc Oxide 17.53% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C13-15 Alkane • Propanediol • C15-19 Alkane • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Ectoin • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Harungana Madagascariensis Extract • Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Hull Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Bisabolol • Amber Powder • Coco-Glucoside • Glucose • Glycerin • Xanthan Gum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Arachidyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglycerin-3 • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Silica • T-Butyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Sodium Phytate • Citric Acid • Inositol • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Saccharomyces Lysate • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 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 OxideAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 WaterAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AcidAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 GlycerinAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 45.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 56.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
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Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Mac_R
Enjoyable to use
This sunscreen melts into the skin (with a bit of effort) and is mostly undetectable. I do notice if your face gets wet it wipes...
Enjoyable to use
This sunscreen melts into the skin (with a bit of effort) and is mostly undetectable. I do notice if your face gets wet it wipes off and you can see it on your hands, but your face doesn't show transfer. I use a translucent powder after it dries to get rid of any shine. I really enjoy this sunscreen overall.
CyanFlowers
Decent sunscreen. But application not fun.
This is an ideal suncreen to reduce the redness of any acne. It pairs well with the Hero Cosmetic green...
Decent sunscreen. But application not fun.
This is an ideal suncreen to reduce the redness of any acne. It pairs well with the Hero Cosmetic green cream to further reduce the redness of any acne. It does not cause any breakouts for me as it is a nice cover for any acne I have against the sun.
However, this loses a star for the application. It has a white cast but it was slight for me as in a few minutes it sinks in. But this required rubbing the sunscreen onto my skin. As some areas of my face will have white patches when up close as this is due to not rubbing it in enough. I also recommend to wait a few minutes after the moisturizer to apply as pilling could happen. Overall, a decent sunscreen that works with my oily acne prone skin put the application takes time.
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