Bare Republic Mineral SPF 30 Face Sunscreen Gel-Lotion Versus Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
Updated on May 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Bare Republic Mineral SPF 30 Face Sunscreen Gel-Lotion 50 ingredients
Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bare Republic Mineral SPF 30 Face Sunscreen Gel-Lotion 50 ingredients
Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 18.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Ionone
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Decanal
MaskingDelta-Dodecalactone
Perfuming
Didecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Gamma-Octalactone
Perfuming
Gamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
3-Hexenol
Masking
Hexyl Acetate
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMethyl Dihydroabietate
Methylpropanediol
SolventOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingPolysilicone-11
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbityl Laurate
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Undecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide 18.2%, Acrylates Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alpha-Ionone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Decanal, Delta-Dodecalactone, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Dimethylheptenal, Ethyl Ferulate, Gamma-Nonalactone, Gamma-Octalactone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, 3-Hexenol, Hexyl Acetate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lauryl Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Methylpropanediol, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyquaternium-80, Polysilicone-11, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbityl Laurate, Tridecane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl Citrate, Undecane, Water, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Isododecane
EmollientPPG-24-Glycereth-24
EmulsifyingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyquaternium-80
CleansingDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Magnesium Myristate
Water, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Polypropylsilsesquioxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Isododecane, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Xanthophylls, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Betaine, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Magnesium Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-80, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Myristate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract is also known as Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract. It has skin conditioning properties.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Didecyldimonium Chloride yet.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPolyhydroxystearic 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 AcidWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-80 yet.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
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