Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 versus Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 .
Published on June 20, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
Homosalate 5.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Octocrylene 4% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Diisopropyl Adipate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Mica • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Parfum • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Coco-Glucoside • Methylparaben • Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Dicetyl Phosphate • Propylparaben • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Paraffin • Xanthan Gum • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Jojoba Alcohol • Potassium Jojobate • Simmondsia Chinensis Butter • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Propanediol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract • Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Titanium Dioxide
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholHawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumHawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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-GlucosideHawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 42 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral - SPF 50 27 ingredients
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