Coppertone Sport 4-in 1 Performance Spray SPF 100 Versus Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+
Updated on July 28, 2023
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What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
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They both contain SPF
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They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Coppertone Sport 4-in 1 Performance Spray SPF 100 17 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
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Coppertone Sport 4-in 1 Performance Spray SPF 100 17 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
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Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Non-Reef-Safe
Homosalate 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.
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
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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.
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Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
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You probably know this ingredient as Oxybenzone, a sunscreen ingredient. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredient, meaning it can protect the skin against UVB and short UVA rays. The absorption range is 270-350 nm with peak absorption at 288 and 350 nm.
SD Alcohol 40-B is created by denaturing ethanol with tert-Butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate. It is a solvent and astringent.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
C13-15 Alkane is a group of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
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Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 2%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Benzophenone-3 6%, Sd Alcohol 40-B 53.2%, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Peg-2 Cocamine, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Parfum
Non-Reef-Safe
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Helps fight Acne Non-Reef-Safe
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.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
Ethylhexyl Stearate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and texture enhancer.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
Titanium Dioxide 8%, Zinc Oxide 10%, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax, C12-15 Pareth-12, C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PCA, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Laurate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Peg-7
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Coppertone Sport 4-in 1 Performance Spray SPF 100 17 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
