COOLA Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Fragrance Free Versus The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream
Updated on December 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COOLA Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Fragrance Free 44 ingredients
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COOLA Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Fragrance Free 44 ingredients
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 3.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer
EmulsifyingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEvernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Anthranilate
MaskingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOpuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Zinc Oxide 7%, Titanium Dioxide 3.2%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Acetate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Cetyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Methyl Anthranilate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysorbate 60, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Triethyl Citrate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingLecithin
Emollient
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantBasic Violet 2
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Carbomer, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Inulin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lecithin, Zinc Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Citric Acid, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 60730, Basic Violet 2
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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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