Sun Bum Mineral Continuous Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Sheer Mineral Sun Spray SPF 50
Updated on December 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 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, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sun Bum Mineral Continuous Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 21 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Sheer Mineral Sun Spray SPF 50 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Sun Bum Mineral Continuous Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 21 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Sheer Mineral Sun Spray SPF 50 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 14%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bentonite
Absorbent
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Parfum
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide 14%, Water, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bentonite, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Parfum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 12%, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Biotin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Isostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Resveratrol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc 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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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