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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen versus Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN .

Last updated on April 01, 2024. Published on May 17, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen British Brand United Kingdom
Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (7)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.

It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.

Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.

This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.

Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.

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grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 26.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN contains this as ingredient number 2.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 28.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 29.

Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
32% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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grüum SPF50 Face Sunscreen 29 ingredients

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Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30 Fragrance Free Weightless Gel SKINSCREEN 22 ingredients

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Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

The formulation i got does not have salt in it, and its perfect. With it though, i wouldnt get it. I don't want to triggar any more acne than i have.

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