Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 versus Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 .
Last updated on February 09, 2024. Published on July 21, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and 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
First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 18 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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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
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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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First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 18 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 18 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 20% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coconut Alkanes • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coco-Glucoside • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Tocopherol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Zinc Oxide 20% • Water • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Diheptyl Succinate • Methyl Dihydroabietate • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Parfum • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Coco-Glucoside • Tocopherol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Cellulose Gum • Bisabolol • Cetyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Gluconate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric 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 OxideFirst Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 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 WaterFirst Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AlcoholFirst Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 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-GlucosideFirst Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolFirst Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholFirst Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.
First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 AcidFirst Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 18 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
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First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 18 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
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