Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 .
Last updated on September 13, 2023. Published on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 15 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 17.53% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C13-15 Alkane • Propanediol • C15-19 Alkane • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Ectoin • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Harungana Madagascariensis Extract • Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Hull Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Bisabolol • Amber Powder • Coco-Glucoside • Glucose • Glycerin • Xanthan Gum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Arachidyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglycerin-3 • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Silica • T-Butyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Sodium Phytate • Citric Acid • Inositol • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Saccharomyces Lysate • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol
Zinc 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
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Ingredients Explained
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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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxideHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 WaterHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 PropanediolHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the raspberry fruit. Raspberries are native to northern Europe and Asia.
Raspberry seed oil is an emollient with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is rich in fatty acids, tocopherols, flavonoids, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
As an emollient, raspberry seed oil helps hydrate your skin. Emollients prevent moisture from evaporating by creating a film on top.
Learn more about Rubus Idaeus Seed OilHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 33.
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-GlucosideHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 AlcoholHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 39.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 42.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 43.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 47.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidHero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 51.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 56 ingredients
Mac_R
Enjoyable to use
This sunscreen melts into the skin (with a bit of effort) and is mostly undetectable. I do notice if your face gets wet it wipes...
Enjoyable to use
This sunscreen melts into the skin (with a bit of effort) and is mostly undetectable. I do notice if your face gets wet it wipes off and you can see it on your hands, but your face doesn't show transfer. I use a translucent powder after it dries to get rid of any shine. I really enjoy this sunscreen overall.
CyanFlowers
Decent sunscreen. But application not fun.
This is an ideal suncreen to reduce the redness of any acne. It pairs well with the Hero Cosmetic green...
Decent sunscreen. But application not fun.
This is an ideal suncreen to reduce the redness of any acne. It pairs well with the Hero Cosmetic green cream to further reduce the redness of any acne. It does not cause any breakouts for me as it is a nice cover for any acne I have against the sun.
However, this loses a star for the application. It has a white cast but it was slight for me as in a few minutes it sinks in. But this required rubbing the sunscreen onto my skin. As some areas of my face will have white patches when up close as this is due to not rubbing it in enough. I also recommend to wait a few minutes after the moisturizer to apply as pilling could happen. Overall, a decent sunscreen that works with my oily acne prone skin put the application takes time.
Bubble Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 41 ingredients
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