Mustela SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Versus Australian Gold Ultimate Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 - Clear
Updated on May 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mustela SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion 22 ingredients
Australian Gold Ultimate Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mustela SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion 22 ingredients
Australian Gold Ultimate Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 24%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Zinc Oxide 24%, Water, C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Malic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylphthalimide
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Isopropylphthalimide
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-15
UV FilterSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylphthalimide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Propylene Glycol, Benzophenone-3, Polyethylene, Isopropylphthalimide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polysilicone-15, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coumarin, Linalool, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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