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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted versus Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen .

Published on September 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
40
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Benzoate

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 28.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Cyclopentasiloxane

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 8.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 9.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 10.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.

7
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 17.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 19.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Chloride

Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 21.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 26.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Cotz Skincare Baby SPF 40 Non-Tinted contains this as ingredient number 27.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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