Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen versus Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen .
Published on February 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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 Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen 15 ingredients
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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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 🎉
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 🎉
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Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen 15 ingredients
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen 15 ingredients
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Diisopropyl Adipate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Silica Silylate • Squalane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
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
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 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 Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBlack Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen 15 ingredients
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
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Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen 15 ingredients
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
Reviews
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Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte™ SPF 45 Sunscreen 15 ingredients
JustDaniel_50
To call this a sunscreen is an insult to properly formulated sunscreens. Tried to apply to my face and it didn't even spread
. Instead it began...
To call this a sunscreen is an insult to properly formulated sunscreens. Tried to apply to my face and it didn't even spread
. Instead it began PILLING INSTANTLY making a COMPLETE MESS. DONT EVEN BOTHER
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid™ SPF 50 Sunscreen 21 ingredients
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