Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 versus Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted .
Published on October 26, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 19 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 19 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted 13 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 19 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted 13 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 2% • Zinc Oxide 17% • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glyceryl Isostearate • Polysilicone-15 • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Silica • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideMDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 OxideMDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 10.
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 19 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted 13 ingredients
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 19 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted 13 ingredients
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