C’est Moi Sunshine Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Versus Beautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
Updated on December 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
C’est Moi Sunshine Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 30 ingredients
Beautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 30 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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C’est Moi Sunshine Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 30 ingredients
Beautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 22%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Bisabolol
Masking
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSilica
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 22%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beeswax, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Coco-Caprylate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Isostearic Acid, Lauryl Laurate, Lecithin, Mica, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Silica, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
Zinc Oxide 19%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Eschscholzia Californica Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ProtectingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingZinc Oxide 19%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Magnesium Sulfate, Beeswax, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Decylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Eschscholzia Californica Leaf Cell Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 OxideBeeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Cetearyl Nonanoate yet.
Coco-Caprylate is created from fatty coconut alcohol and caprylic acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel. It may help solubilize other ingredients, or help other ingredients be dispersed evenly.
Coco-Caprylate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-CaprylateIsostearic 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 AcidLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps 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 also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinThis 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 PolyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic 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 AcidSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaIngredient Ratings
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