Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick Versus Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30
Updated on June 27, 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 anti aging and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick 17 ingredients
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick 17 ingredients
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 19.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Zinc Oxide 19.2%, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryzanol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Bisabolol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateOzokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera WaxIngredient Ratings
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick 17 ingredients
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 15 ingredients
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