Dr Zinx Organic Scalp Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Zinc + Thuja (Hinokitiol) Versus Odacité California SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Drops - 05 Deep
Updated on March 25, 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 SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dr Zinx Organic Scalp Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Zinc + Thuja (Hinokitiol) 21 ingredients
Odacité California SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Drops 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr Zinx Organic Scalp Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Zinc + Thuja (Hinokitiol) 21 ingredients
Odacité California SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Drops 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 25%
Cosmetic Colorant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Barm Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ahnfeltia Plicata Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Coriandrum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 25%, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Ascorbate, Barm Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ahnfeltia Plicata Extract, Water, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Coriandrum Sativum Extract, Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Methylheptyl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Nylon-12
Methylpropanediol
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Propanediol, Tridecyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Nylon-12, Methylpropanediol, Silica, Coco-Caprylate, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenylpropanol, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopherol (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 WaterZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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