Cyberderm Simply Zinc Ultra SPF50 Tinted Versus Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cyberderm Simply Zinc Ultra SPF50 Tinted 21 ingredients
Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cyberderm Simply Zinc Ultra SPF50 Tinted 21 ingredients
Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPicea Abies Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Cerium Oxide
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Polylactic Acid, Coconut Alkanes, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Water, Picea Abies Extract, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Cerium Oxide, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 15985, Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 17.68%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 1.33%
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMethyl Dihydroabietate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
C9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingPropanediol
SolventSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 17.68%, Titanium Dioxide 1.33%, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica, Stearic Acid, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Propanediol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTitanium 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 DioxideStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaPolyhydroxystearic 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Cyberderm Simply Zinc Ultra SPF50 Tinted 21 ingredients
Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
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Cyberderm Simply Zinc Ultra SPF50 Tinted 21 ingredients
Supergoop! Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 18 ingredients
I appreciate that Supergoop didn't include chemical spf boosters in order to mislead consumers like most mineral sunscreens (thanks FDA), however this irritated my face immediately anyway. Most of the time propanediol doesn't cause any issues for me unless its on my eyelids, but my guess is that it didn't combine well for me with either another ingredient in it or something else on my skin Show more
