OXX Cosmetics SPF 50+ Ultra Protection Sunscreen Versus Dermaveen Sensitive Sun SPF 50+
Updated on April 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
OXX Cosmetics SPF 50+ Ultra Protection Sunscreen 16 ingredients
Dermaveen Sensitive Sun SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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OXX Cosmetics SPF 50+ Ultra Protection Sunscreen 16 ingredients
Dermaveen Sensitive Sun SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Zinc Oxide, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneThis ingredient is a camphor derivative that offers UV-B (290-320 nm) protection. It is both a UV absorber and filter.
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is approved in the EU and Canada. It is not approved in the US and Japan.
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OXX Cosmetics SPF 50+ Ultra Protection Sunscreen 16 ingredients
Dermaveen Sensitive Sun SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
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OXX Cosmetics SPF 50+ Ultra Protection Sunscreen 16 ingredients
Dermaveen Sensitive Sun SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
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This sunscreen DOES NOT SMELL LIKE SUNSCREEN. At all. It is non-greasy, SPF50+, and completely scentless. 0 Irritation, however my skin is not sensitive.
