Kopari Antioxidant Face Shield Daily 100% Mineral SPF 30 Versus EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kopari Antioxidant Face Shield Daily 100% Mineral SPF 30 36 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Kopari Antioxidant Face Shield Daily 100% Mineral SPF 30 36 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 14.14%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Cholecalciferol
Zinc Oxide 14.14%, Water, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bisabolol, Zea Mays Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Cholecalciferol
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningQuercetin
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Titanium Dioxide 7%, Alumina, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, CI 77492, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Water, Quercetin, Sodium Hydroxide, Thioctic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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 OxideWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Kopari Antioxidant Face Shield Daily 100% Mineral SPF 30 36 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 24 ingredients
