Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 versus MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ .
Published on January 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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
Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 42 ingredients
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ 14 ingredients
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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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Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 42 ingredients
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ 14 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 42 ingredients
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ 14 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 20% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Steareth-2 • Propanediol • Steareth-21 • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Silica • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Sea Water • Acetyl Glucosamine • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Glycine • Sucrose • Lecithin • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Xanthan Gum • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Dehydroacetate • CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 13.2% • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Alaria Esculenta Extract • Aster Tripolium Extract • Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Polyhydroxystearic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxideDrunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TriglycerideDrunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 AcidDrunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilDrunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 42 ingredients
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ 14 ingredients
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Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 42 ingredients
MARA Beauty Algae + Zinc® Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum SPF 30 PA+++ 14 ingredients
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