Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 versus Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 .
Last updated on August 30, 2023. Published on June 04, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
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Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Zinc Oxide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coconut Alkanes • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Coco-Glucoside • Lactobacillus Ferment • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Curcuma Longa Rhizome Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Tocopherol • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Butylene Glycol • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sclerotium Gum • Cetearyl Glucoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Octyldodecanol • Tapioca Starch • Citric Acid • Sorbitan Oleate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Zinc Oxide 22.75% • Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Lauryl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Gluconolactone • Isostearic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sodium Benzoate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
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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 OxideKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AlcoholKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 AcidKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 PolyricinoleateKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GumKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 BenzoateKinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
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Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
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Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 36 ingredients
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A little on the expensive side, but this is by far the best sunblock I have ever tried. No breakouts, a slight white cast that sinks into a clear...
A little on the expensive side, but this is by far the best sunblock I have ever tried. No breakouts, a slight white cast that sinks into a clear glow.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
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