Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Native Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 versus Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 .
Last updated on March 22, 2024. Published on April 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Native Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 17 ingredients
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 26 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Native Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 17 ingredients
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Native Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 17 ingredients
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 26 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 20% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coconut Alkanes • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coco-Glucoside • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Coco-Caprylate • Tocopherol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Zinc Oxide 14.96% • Water • Coco-Caprylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coconut Alkanes • Arachidyl Alcohol • Coco-Glucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Behenyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Xanthan Gum • Arachidyl Glucoside • Phytic Acid • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Cichorium Intybus Root Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Coconut Alkanes is created from the fatty-acids of coconut oil. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates from the skin.
Coconut Alkanes is an emollient and solvent. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft and hydrated. Solvents help distribute and mix other ingredients. This ensures a more even consistency.
Coconut Alkanes may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Coconut AlkanesNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GlycerinNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
Native Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 10.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.
Native Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Coco-Caprylate is created from fatty coconut alcohol and caprylic acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel. It may help solubilize other ingredients, or help other ingredients be dispersed evenly.
Coco-Caprylate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-CaprylateNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilNative Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Native Unscented Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 17 ingredients
Beautycounter Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25 26 ingredients
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