Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser SPF 50
Updated on February 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 13 ingredients
Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser SPF 50 20 ingredients
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Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 13 ingredients
Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser SPF 50 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 27%
Cosmetic Colorant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Zinc Oxide 27%, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Behenate, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbic Acid, Stearic Acid
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 OxidePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 13 ingredients
Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser SPF 50 20 ingredients
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Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 13 ingredients
Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser SPF 50 20 ingredients
So horrible. Destroyed my skin by drying it out severely and also causing horrible acne and blocked pores. Gave me blackheads and closed comedones all over face, and cystic acne
