Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted versus Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Light-Medium .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on August 20, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and 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, fragrances, 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
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide • Zinc Oxide • Cyclopentasiloxane • Isododecane • Mica • Polysilicone-11 • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Hexyl Laurate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Stearic Acid • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Alumina • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline • Diamond Powder • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
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.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideCotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Light-Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
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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 OxideCotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Light-Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaCotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Light-Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 CyclopentasiloxaneCotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Light-Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Light-Medium contains this as ingredient number 9.
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Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
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Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Non-tinted 12 ingredients
Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
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