COOLA Makeup Setting Sunscreen SPF 30 - UK Versus COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18
Updated on July 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 hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
COOLA Makeup Setting Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COOLA Makeup Setting Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientSilica Silylate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Algae Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Juniperus Communis Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Phoenix Dactylifera Leaf Cell Extract
MaskingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Methyl 2-Octynoate
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Silica Silylate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Algae Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Juniperus Communis Callus Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract, Parfum, Phoenix Dactylifera Leaf Cell Extract, Pvp, Sodium Hyaluronate, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Methyl 2-Octynoate
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
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Delta-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
Solvent
Schinus 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
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 SalicylateHomosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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COOLA Makeup Setting Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
COOLA Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Sunscreen SPF 18 33 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
COOLA Makeup Setting Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
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.
