Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 versus Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist .
Published on June 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 22 ingredients
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist 23 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 22 ingredients
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 22 ingredients
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist 23 ingredients
Homosalate 10% • Octocrylene 6% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Alcohol Denat. • Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer • Isoamyl Cocoate • Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract • Musa Sapientum Peel Extract • Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract • Musa Sapientum Flower Extract • Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Niacinamide • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Lactobacillus • Lactobacillus Ferment • Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract • Parfum • Water
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9% • Octocrylene 9.5% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Bisabolol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Caffeine • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil • Diisooctyl Succinate • Ethyl Ferulate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Parfum • Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Polyester-8 • Tocopherol • Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer • Water
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Ingredients Explained
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Octocrylene 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 OctocryleneSun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexyl 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 SalicylateSun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract.
Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 21.
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract comes from the meat of the coconut fruit. It is an emollient and skin conditioner with antioxidant properties.
Coconut fruit is naturally rich in amino acids, sugars, and nutrients including Vitamin C and small amounts of vitamin B. Malic acid can also be found in coconut fruit extract.
Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 12.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 17.
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!
Learn more about WaterSun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 22 ingredients
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist 23 ingredients
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Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 30 22 ingredients
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