Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ Versus Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50 - Light
Updated on October 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 7 ingredients
Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50 5 ingredients
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About this product
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Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 7 ingredients
Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50 5 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 7 ingredients
Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50 5 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 7 ingredients
Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50 5 ingredients
Ruined my skin and broke me out severely. PLEASE stay clear of this product
I wanted to love this as mineral sunscreens are meant to be great for rosacea. unfortunately it sets off a reaction and my skin tingles and burns upon application. Great texture and colour but beware if you have sensitive skin.
