Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ Sunscreen Versus Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40
Updated on August 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free 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, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ Sunscreen 22 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ Sunscreen 22 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 16%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PPG-5 Tocopheryl Ether
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 16%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Isostearic Acid, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, PPG-5 Tocopheryl Ether
Zinc Oxide 22.75%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsostearic 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ Sunscreen 22 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+ Sunscreen 22 ingredients
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Gave me severe cystic acne and horrible texture. It left a major white cast on my skin and just did not work with me.
