Cocokind Silk SPF 30 Versus Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cocokind Silk SPF 30 versus Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen .

Published on January 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen

Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 22 ingredients

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

At a glance

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 22 ingredients

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Cocokind Silk SPF 30 22 ingredients

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients

Zinc Oxide 10.5% • Water 10% • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Coconut Alkanes • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Decyl Glucoside • Oryza Sativa Starch • Musa Sapientum Flower Extract • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric 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/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.

Isostearic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.

Lecithin

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Cocokind Silk SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.

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