Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Dark Tint Versus Airyday Golden Glow SPF 50+ Dreamscreen
Updated on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Airyday Golden Glow SPF 50+ Dreamscreen 40 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Airyday Golden Glow SPF 50+ Dreamscreen 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Decyl Cocoate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492, Isostearic Acid, C10-18 Triglycerides, Octyldodecanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Proline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Homosalate 6%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 6%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Mica, Hydroxyapatite, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ethyl Linoleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rice Amino Acids, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Proline, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, CI 77492, CI 77491, Parfum, Homosalate 6%, Octocrylene 6%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTATocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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.
Learn more about CI 77492Water. 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!
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