Native Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 - Unscented Versus COOLA Mineral Face Organic Tinted Sunscreen Lotion Sheer Matte SPF 30
Updated on November 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Native Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
COOLA Mineral Face Organic Tinted Sunscreen Lotion Sheer Matte SPF 30 41 ingredients
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Native Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
COOLA Mineral Face Organic Tinted Sunscreen Lotion Sheer Matte SPF 30 41 ingredients
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Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
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/Caprate, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Zinc Oxide 10.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Opuntia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc Oxide 10.5%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Sorbitan Oleate, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Opuntia Vulgaris Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77492, CI 77491, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77499, Propylene Carbonate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinArachidyl 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.
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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside yet.
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 AcidBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholXanthan 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 GumHelianthus 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 OilIngredient Ratings
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Native Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
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