Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Face Gel Versus COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 - White Tea
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Face Gel 22 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 62 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Face Gel 22 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 62 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCitronellyl Acetate
MaskingPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningPongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Undecane
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Hydrated Silica, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Citronellyl Acetate, Polyester-7, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tridecane, Undecane
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.75%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysilicone-11
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLinalyl Acetate
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBenzyl Acetate
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
3-Hexenol
Masking
Hexyl Acetate
Masking
Hexenyl Acetate
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Alpha-Ionone
Perfuming
A-Terpinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Alpha-Terpinene
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Anisaldehyde
Masking
Rose Ketone-4
Perfuming
Methyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Nerol
Perfuming
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.75%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%, Octocrylene 5%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Squalane, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Palmitate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Oleate, Silica, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Tropolone, Decyl Glucoside, Linalool, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linalyl Acetate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Acetate, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed, 3-Hexenol, Hexyl Acetate, Hexenyl Acetate, Santalum Album Oil, Alpha-Ionone, A-Terpinyl Acetate, Alpha-Terpinene, Geranyl Acetate, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Anisaldehyde, Rose Ketone-4, Methyl Benzoate, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Nerol, Benzaldehyde, Jasminum Officinale Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneIngredient Ratings
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Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Face Gel 22 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 62 ingredients
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Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Face Gel 22 ingredients
Sun bums daily gel protects my skin from wrinkles and excessive tanning or burns. Its fragrance free and is great for oily skin! Totes recommend!!
