Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Burt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium versus Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
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Ingredient Info
Burt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 45 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 30 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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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
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Burt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 45 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 30 ingredients
Water • Zinc Oxide • Glycerin • Titanium Dioxide • Decyl Oleate • Isoamyl Cocoate • Isoamyl Laurate • Octyldodecanol • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Stearic Acid • Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract • Beeswax • Jojoba Esters • Mica • CI 77492 • Silica • Sorbitan Stearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Carboxymethyl C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside • Lauryl Glucoside • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Sodium Phytate • Trihydroxystearin • Alumina • Sorbic Acid • Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
Zinc Oxide 12.6% • Water • Isononyl Isononanoate • C9-12 Alkane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Mica • Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate • Jojoba Esters • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Centella Asiatica Extract • Opuntia Tuna Fruit • Salvia Officinalis Extract • Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Iron Oxides • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 OxideBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 7.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 22.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 11.
Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 30.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 31.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 20.
This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 16.
Polyhydroxystearic 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 AcidBurt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Burt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 34.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Burt's Bees BB Cream with SPF 15 Medium contains this as ingredient number 42.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 14.
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