Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Lotion SPF 30 Versus Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Updated on April 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Lotion SPF 30 25 ingredients
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Lotion SPF 30 25 ingredients
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 13.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Polyurethane-62
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 13.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Polyurethane-62, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isodecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventSilica Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 12%, Allantoin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyester-7, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Tribehenin, Tridecyl Salicylate, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, 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.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Lotion SPF 30 25 ingredients
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Lotion SPF 30 25 ingredients
Product review:
Way too much white cast and is also not eczema-friendly. it flared up my eczema
My skin:
Eczmea on the forehead, fungal acne, milia, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and normal to combination skin.
