Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 Versus Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+
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What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 15 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 15 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Non-Reef-Safe
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
Titanium Dioxide 5.3%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyamide-5, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polysilicone-11, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Silica Silylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone
Non-Reef-Safe
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Helps fight Acne Non-Reef-Safe
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.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
Ethylhexyl Stearate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and texture enhancer.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
Titanium Dioxide 8%, Zinc Oxide 10%, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax, C12-15 Pareth-12, C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PCA, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Laurate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Peg-7
Ingredients Explained
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Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 15 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
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