Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of babo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free versus Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 .
Published on August 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, 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.
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Ingredient Info
babo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free 28 ingredients
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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
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Not Reef Safe
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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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babo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free 28 ingredients
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
babo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free 28 ingredients
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 19% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Water • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Calendula Officinalis Extract • Caprylic Acid • Caprylyl Caprylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hexylene Glycol • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Nasturtium Officinale Extract • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Sodium Bicarbonate • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Stearic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Propylene Glycol
Zinc Oxide 24.1% • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isoamyl Laurate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Niacinamide • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycerin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sodium Phytate • Squalane • Xanthan Gum • Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
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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 Oxidebabo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Glycerinbabo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 12.
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Acidbabo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 19.
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gumbabo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 27.
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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babo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free 28 ingredients
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
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babo botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Fragrance Free 28 ingredients
Alba Botanical Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 19 ingredients
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