Deconstruct Detan Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 50+ Versus Sun Bum Daily Body Lotion SPF 50
Updated on April 23, 2025
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 SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Deconstruct Detan Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 50+ 22 ingredients
Sun Bum Daily Body Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Deconstruct Detan Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 50+ 22 ingredients
Sun Bum Daily Body Lotion SPF 50 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Amps/Hema Crosspolymer
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Glucoside
CleansingKojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Betaine, Amps/Hema Crosspolymer, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Kojic Dipalmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Menthol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 9%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientLysolecithin
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 9%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Isododecane, Lysolecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Propanediol, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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