Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ .
Last updated on March 15, 2024. Published on June 15, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones 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
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
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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Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 18.23% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C13-15 Alkane • Pentylene Glycol • C15-19 Alkane • Propanediol • Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Gluconolactone • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract • Cetearyl Alcohol • Beta-Carotene • Inositol • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Isostearic Acid • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Coco-Glucoside • Polyglycerin-3 • Tocopherol • Bisabolol • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Citrate • Sclerotium Gum • Arachidyl Glucoside • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Phytate • Maltodextrin • T-Butyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Glucose • Calcium Gluconate
Zinc Oxide • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methyl Dihydroabietate • Sorbitan Olivate • Coco-Glucoside • Cetyl Palmitate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract • Acacia Senegal Gum • Ethyl Ferulate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Gluconate • Lecithin • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Isostearic Acid
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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 OxideFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 WaterFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 TriglycerideFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 AcidFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 LecithinFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumFarmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ 23 ingredients
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Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 39 ingredients
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