Mychelle Sun Shield Liquid SPF 30 - Light/Medium Versus Pacifica Mineral Face Shade Coconut Probiotic SPF 30
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mychelle Sun Shield Liquid SPF 30 21 ingredients
Pacifica Mineral Face Shade Coconut Probiotic SPF 30 25 ingredients
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Mychelle Sun Shield Liquid SPF 30 21 ingredients
Pacifica Mineral Face Shade Coconut Probiotic SPF 30 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 16.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Bentonite
AbsorbentMaltose
MaskingIron Oxides
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide 16.2%, Water, Diheptyl Succinate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Bentonite, Maltose, Iron Oxides, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Trihydroxystearin
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Bentonite
AbsorbentBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Dihydroabietate
Parfum
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingYucca Glauca Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Bentonite, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caffeine, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Parfum, Persea Gratissima Oil, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Xanthan Gum, Yucca Glauca Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes isn't fungal acne safe.
Bentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidGlycerin 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.
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Mychelle Sun Shield Liquid SPF 30 21 ingredients
Pacifica Mineral Face Shade Coconut Probiotic SPF 30 25 ingredients
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