Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion Versus bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion versus bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid .

Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on April 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid

Sunscreen American Brand United States

Sunscreen Australian Brand

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

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid 30 ingredients

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

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

At a glance

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid 30 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)

Mineral UV Filter

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)

Mineral UV Filter

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid 30 ingredients

Octocrylene 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Water • Propanediol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Mica • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Isododecane • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Pullulan • Lysolecithin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Hydrated Silica • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • CI 77492

Water • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Dibutyl Adipate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butylene Glycol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Silica • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Tapioca Starch • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Acrylates Copolymer • Decyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Triethanolamine • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Decylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Carrageenan • Sodium Chloride

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Octocrylene

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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:

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 3.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 5.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 1.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 8.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 28.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.

bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 15.

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