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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen For Face SPF 60 versus Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Face Stick .

Published on June 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening 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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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
60
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Salicylate

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen For Face SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.

It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen For Face SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen For Face SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen For Face SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Face Stick contains this as ingredient number 21.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

8% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen For Face SPF 60 24 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Kurakumi's avatar

Kurakumi

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

Not horrible, not the best
I've used this sunscreen for a couple months now. The price is pretty good and I like the size, it's good for travel or...

Not horrible, not the best
I've used this sunscreen for a couple months now. The price is pretty good and I like the size, it's good for travel or bringing with you to reapply. I also like how it protects against both UVA and UVB. The reason I have it three stars is because I do notice a little pilling with it and it does make my face looks greasy for about 15-30 minutes after application(it does go away though). I wouldn't reccomend this to be your everyday go-to sunscreen but if you're traveling or need some to keep in your purse/bag, this is pretty good.

Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Face Stick 27 ingredients

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