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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 versus Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ .

Published on July 11, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Buy Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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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.

1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Sun Bum Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.

2
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Stearate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and texture enhancer.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating.

Its emollient property helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients form a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Stearate

Sun Bum Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Sun Bum Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

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8% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

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