Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 versus Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 .
Last updated on August 30, 2023. Published on January 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.
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
Ingredient Info
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 14 ingredients
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 14 ingredients
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.
Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 14 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 22.75% • Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Lauryl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Gluconolactone • Isostearic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sodium Benzoate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA
Zinc Oxide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Isostearic Acid • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are
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 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 OxideSalt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric 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/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSalt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 TriglycerideSalt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateSalt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidSalt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 14 ingredients
Usage
Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.
When to use
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 14 ingredients
Alternatives
Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40.
See 50 alternativesOur Dupe Finder has found 8 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30.
See 8 alternatives
