Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ versus COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - Fragrance Free .
Last updated on March 15, 2024. Published on April 02, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens 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
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - Fragrance Free 30 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
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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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Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - Fragrance Free 30 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - Fragrance Free 30 ingredients
Zinc Oxide • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methyl Dihydroabietate • Sorbitan Olivate • Coco-Glucoside • Cetyl Palmitate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract • Acacia Senegal Gum • Ethyl Ferulate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Gluconate • Lecithin • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Isostearic Acid
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.75% • Homosalate 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2% • Octocrylene 5% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Butylene Glycol • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract • Decyl Glucoside • Dimethicone • Aroma • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Jojoba Esters • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Polysilicone-11 • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Silica • Sodium Phytate • Tropolone • Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinBiossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 GumBiossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 30.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - Fragrance Free 30 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 - Fragrance Free 30 ingredients
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