Biore UV Kids Pure Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ Versus Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen - 36C
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Biore UV Kids Pure Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 16 ingredients
Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Biore UV Kids Pure Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 16 ingredients
Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningTalc
Abrasive
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Zinc Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Talc, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Methicone
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide 1.8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 0.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsododecane
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Homosalate 9%, Titanium Dioxide 1.8%, Zinc Oxide 0.9%, Water, Dimethicone, Talc, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Benzoic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Dehydroacetic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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!
Learn more about WaterZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideIngredient Ratings
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Biore UV Kids Pure Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 16 ingredients
Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen 37 ingredients
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