Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 versus Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 .
Published on April 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 17 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 24.08% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Polyester-27 • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Beeswax • Hydroxyacetophenone • Peg-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Tocopherol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Chloride
Zinc Oxide 24.08% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Polyester-27 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Beeswax • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Chloride • Peg-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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!
Learn more about WaterCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Ethylhexyl Isononanoate.
Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene.
Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Polyester-27.
Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Peg-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCoppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 17 ingredients
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Coppertone Pure & Simple Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
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