Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 versus Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 .
Last updated on March 05, 2024. Published on March 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 11 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 11 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 11 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 6% • Zinc Oxide 4.7% • Aluminum Hydroxide • Beeswax • BHT • Butyloctyl Salicylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Isostearic Acid • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Ozokerite • Paraffin • Polyethylene • Stearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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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.
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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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideEquate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteEquate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateEquate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 11 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
Usage
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Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 11 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
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