Sun Bum Daily Mineral Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30 Versus Sun Bum Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~97% of UVB at SPF 30.
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Cocoate
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Isoamyl Cocoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Peel Extract, Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, CI 77163, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Erythritol, Glucose, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Iron Oxides
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethyl Capramide
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Hydrated Silica, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone, Polyester-8, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Trideceth-6, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Capramide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Disodium EDTA
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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.
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
