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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 versus Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on March 30, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica 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.

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Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 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.

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Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

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31% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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