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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 versus Sukin Sheer Touch Tinted Suncreen .

Published on March 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan 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 and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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.

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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sukin Sheer Touch Tinted Suncreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sukin Sheer Touch Tinted Suncreen contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Isostearate is a mixture made from glycerin and isostearic acid.

Glyceryl Isostearate is an emollient. Emollients create a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Glyceryl Isostearate also helps make the texture of a product thicker.

Glyceryl Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Sukin Sheer Touch Tinted Suncreen contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Sukin Sheer Touch Tinted Suncreen contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Sukin Sheer Touch Tinted Suncreen contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 21 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 review
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Mar 13, 2024

The consistency of this is pretty nice and it doesn't leave a bad white cast, but one of the ingredient's safety worries me enough that I don't want to use it too often.

Cyclopentasiloxane hazard statements: "Flammable liquid and...

The consistency of this is pretty nice and it doesn't leave a bad white cast, but one of the ingredient's safety worries me enough that I don't want to use it too often.

Cyclopentasiloxane hazard statements: "Flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of damaging fertility. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. While cyclopentasiloxane is generally safe for human use, it may have a negative impact on the environment."

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