Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 Versus Avène Sun Stick Sensitive Areas SPF50+
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 26 ingredients
Avène Sun Stick Sensitive Areas SPF50+ 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 26 ingredients
Avène Sun Stick Sensitive Areas SPF50+ 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 5.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hexyldecanol
EmollientHexyldecyl Laurate
EmollientLecithin
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-8
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 5.5%, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Stearate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylene Brassylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Lecithin, Ozokerite, PEG-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Oxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingSaccharin
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Oxothiazolidine, Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 26 ingredients
Avène Sun Stick Sensitive Areas SPF50+ 22 ingredients
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Cotz Skincare Mineral Sun Stick SPF 45 26 ingredients
Avène Sun Stick Sensitive Areas SPF50+ 22 ingredients
Little bit sticky but still works well even on makeup.
