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Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted Versus W3ll People Bio Tint SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer - 3N

Sunscreen
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 2 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 or parabens

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Bio Tint SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer

Zinc Oxide 20%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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.

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Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491

When to use

39 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted 13 ingredients

1.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Heavy (2) Broke Me Out (1) Drying (1)
RuthC's avatar

RuthC

10 months ago
Review

Two stars purely because it didn't break me out but this stuff sucks, idk why so many FA sufferers seem to like it. The texture is terrible and hard to spread, reapplication is a nightmare, and the tint makes me look totally orange.

#drying
#heavy

W3ll People Bio Tint SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer 47 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Good Color (1) Matte (1) Medium Coverage (1)
coterie's avatar

coterie

1 year ago
Review

This blended well and made my skin look great. However, it really had a thick feeling on my (combination) skin and seemed to sit on the surface. As day wore on, pigment "pooled" in areas around my nose.

#medium coverage
#matte
#satin
#good color