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Seaweed Bath Co. Active Defense SPF 50 Sport Hybrid Sunscreen Versus TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on November 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Active Defense SPF 50 Sport Hybrid Sunscreen

Ingredients Explained

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Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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.

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Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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When to use

44 Routines
93% use in am
7% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

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Seaweed Bath Co. Active Defense SPF 50 Sport Hybrid Sunscreen 30 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Sticky (1) Strong Scent (1)
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bagheera

1 year ago
Review

Strong sugary smell. Lightweight, sticky, no whitecast. Has extra skin benefits compared to others, but not reef safe.

#sticky
#strong scent

TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
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SandyDuke_646

1 year ago
Review

Primer Plus
I love that this is a primer PLUS sunscreen. My experience has been that it works well as both. It produces a nice smooth finish and seems to calm my reddish rosacea skin. I am comfortable just going as-is and skipping foundation with this on my face. I'm always a fan of multi-tasking products and this one fits the bill. Next time I may try the tinted version.