Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 versus Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ .
Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on December 25, 2020
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 exfoliants and 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 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
First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 35 ingredients
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ 42 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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 35 ingredients
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
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First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 35 ingredients
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 22% • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Isododecane • Coconut Alkanes • Water • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Mica • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Jojoba Esters • Cellulose • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Sodium Chloride • Squalane • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • CI 77492 • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Trihydroxystearin • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Glycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Propanediol • Sorbic Acid • Titanium Dioxide • Silica • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Alumina • Tocopherol • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Zinc Oxide 15% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Water • Isododecane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Propanediol • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Behenyl Alcohol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract • Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Sericin • Algae Extract • Lecithin • Inositol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Sorbitan Tristearate • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Silica • Potassium Sorbate • Beheneth-20 • Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Methicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Dimethiconol • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77820 • CI 77015 • CI 77891
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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.
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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 OxideFirst Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneFirst Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinFirst Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolFirst Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaFirst Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractFirst Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
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First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide SPF 30 35 ingredients
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ 42 ingredients
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