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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ versus Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ .

Published on April 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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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Buy Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+

Starts at $38.92
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Buy Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+

Starts at $38.00

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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Retinoid
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols comes from the tea plant. This plant gives us the kind of tea we drink, such as green tea and black tea.

Polyphenols are a group of compounds that have potent antioxidant activity. Antioxidants protect our skin against damage and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Examples of polyphenols include flavonoids and tannic acid.

Read more about the benefits of tea extract here.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols

Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.

Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 33.

Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.

Replenix Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

32% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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