COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 Versus Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF50
Updated on December 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF50 37 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF50 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5.5%
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Anisaldehyde
Masking
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingDelta-Decalactone
Masking
Didecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingEthyl Butyrate
Perfuming
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Gamma-Octalactone
Perfuming
Heliotropine
Masking
Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Methyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Methylpropanediol
SolventNerolidol
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingPropanediol
SolventSchinus Molle Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Undecane
EmollientVanillin
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 5.5%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anisaldehyde, Benzyl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Water, Delta-Decalactone, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Ethyl Butyrate, Gamma-Nonalactone, Gamma-Octalactone, Heliotropine, Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Methyl Benzoate, Methylpropanediol, Nerolidol, Polyquaternium-80, Propanediol, Schinus Molle Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tridecane, Triethyl Citrate, Undecane, Vanillin, Water
Butane
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Diethylhexyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Undecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantArginine
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butane, Water, Isobutane, Diethylhexyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Glycerin, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecane, Dibutyl Adipate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Saccharide Isomerate, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 SalicylateThis 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 TriglycerideTridecane is a lightweight emollient and fragrancing ingredient. It is a paraffin and often called a silicone alternative.
According to official INCI guidelines, this ingredient is used to give a light odor to raw materials. It is often used as a starter ingredient to create parfum.
This ingredient can be derived from palm oil, or coconut oil. It is also naturally found in certain species of organisms.
According to the NOAA, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivity with prolonged use. However, this warning is taken from the Coast Guard and no studies have been done on this in relation to cosmetics.
Tridecane is not water soluble.
Learn more about TridecaneUndecane is an emollient and helps create a lightweight base for products.
Is is not soluble in water and naturally occurring in some species.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF50 37 ingredients
Reviews
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COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
This is a perfect way to top off my SPF before going outside! Also a great way to cover weird areas like my ears with a mist instead of trying to rub liquid sunscreen on my piercings. Nice glass bottle, sustainable. I just wish it was mineral, didn’t smell like chemical sunscreens, and that it was higher coverage than 18spf. EDIT - the nozzle clogged after only using a few times.
