Cotz Skincare Face Moisture SPF35 Lightly Tinted Sunscreen Versus Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Updated on July 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Cotz Skincare Face Moisture SPF35 Lightly Tinted Sunscreen 14 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cotz Skincare Face Moisture SPF35 Lightly Tinted Sunscreen 14 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 16%
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Zinc Oxide 16%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide 3, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, CI 77492, Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Titanium Dioxide 5.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 2.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyamide-5
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPolysilicone-11
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSilica Silylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide 5.3%, Zinc Oxide 2.4%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyamide-5, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polysilicone-11, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica Silylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
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.
It is also 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 CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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.
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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideIngredient Ratings
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