Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 versus Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen .
Published on July 14, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 40 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 40 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 40 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
Water • Isododecane • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Isoamyl Laurate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate • Lecithin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Ectoin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polysilicone-11 • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Carbonate • Aminomethyl Propanol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Sclareolide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethiconol • Linalool • Linalyl Acetate • Plankton Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Decyl Glucoside • Sodium Ascorbate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopherol
Water 126% • Isononyl Isononanoate • C9-12 Alkane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Mica • Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate • Jojoba Esters • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Centella Asiatica Extract • Opuntia Tuna Fruit • Salvia Officinalis Extract • Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Iron Oxides • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 9.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.
Coco-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/CaprateDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
Polyhydroxystearic 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 AcidDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinDr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 40 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50 40 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 29 ingredients
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