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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ versus Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 .
Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on October 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones 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.
Ingredient Info
Avène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Avène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 24 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 24 ingredients
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Water • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Decyl Glucoside • C10-18 Triglycerides • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Benzoic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Glyceryl Laurate • Propylene Glycol • Silica • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Tribehenin • Xanthan Gum
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Triacontanyl Pvp • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylyl Glycol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Sodium Hydroxide • Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Galactoarabinan • Cellulose Gum • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Citric Acid • Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateAvène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 WaterAvène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAvène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Avène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 GlycolAvène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 EDTAAvène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAvène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Avène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 24 ingredients
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Avène Sunsimed UVB-UVA SPF50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Kids MED Ultra Sensitive Sunspray SPF50 24 ingredients
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