Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen versus Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion .
Published on March 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, 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
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 30 ingredients
Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5% • Zinc Oxide 5% • Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Glycerin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer • Water
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Zinc Oxide 10% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Arachidyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Beeswax • Behenyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Lecithin • Methylisothiazolinone • Oleic Acid • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Polyester-8 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sorbitan Oleate • Sorbitol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer • Water • Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 OxideBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 GlycerinBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
Sun Bum Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 30 ingredients
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Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
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