Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superbeam Sunscreen Apricot SPF 30

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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superbeam Sunscreen Apricot SPF 30 Versus Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Dark Tint

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Updated on May 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and 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, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superbeam Sunscreen Apricot SPF 30 45 ingredients

Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients

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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superbeam Sunscreen Apricot SPF 30 45 ingredients

Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Force Shield Superbeam Sunscreen Apricot SPF 30

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Propanediol

C13-15 Alkane

C15-19 Alkane

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Emollient

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Emollient

Betaine

Humectant

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract

Silica

Coco-Glucoside

Arachidyl Alcohol

Xanthan Gum

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying

Isostearic Acid

Cleansing

Lecithin

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate

Polyglycerin-3

Bisabolol

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine

Humectant

Citric Acid

Buffering

Arachidyl Glucoside

Ectoin

Niacinamide

Maltodextrin

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Phytate

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Antioxidant

Lactobacillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Tin Oxide

Abrasive

Glucose

Humectant

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

CI 77492

CI 77491

Titanium Dioxide

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Zinc Oxide, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, C15-19 Alkane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Betaine, Mica, Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract, Silica, Coco-Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate, Polyglycerin-3, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Citric Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ectoin, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tin Oxide, Glucose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, CI 77492, CI 77491, Titanium Dioxide

Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Cetearyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Decyl Cocoate

Emollient

Disodium EDTA

Tocopheryl Acetate

Gluconolactone

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

CI 77499

CI 77491

CI 77492

Isostearic Acid

C10-18 Triglycerides

Octyldodecanol

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Water

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Chloride

Xanthan Gum

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

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Octyldodecanol

Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

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.

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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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Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying

This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.

As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.

This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.

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Isostearic Acid

Cleansing, Emulsifying

Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.

Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.

Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491