Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen SPF33 Versus Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Updated on September 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen SPF33 22 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
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Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen SPF33 22 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Zinc Oxide 20%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sucrose Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Sucrose Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Phytate
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingMethyl Dihydroabietate
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Ethyl Ester
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningSyringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 12%, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coco-Glucoside, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Sclerotium Gum, Diheptyl Succinate, Octyldodecanol, Isostearic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Citric Acid, Phytic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Trihydroxystearin, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester, Maltodextrin, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinXanthan 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 GumCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen SPF33 22 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
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Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen SPF33 22 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
Worsened my acne and had a very oily texture on my face. Completely broke me out.
