Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion Versus Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50

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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 Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 .

Published on April 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50

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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Ingredient Info

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 36 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

ph level

6.4

At a glance

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 36 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 (3)

Vitamin C

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema

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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

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 36 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

Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Stearyl Dimethicone • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Tocopherol • Cetearyl Olivate • Bisabolol • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Silica • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Octadecene • Sorbitan Olivate • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Polyisobutene • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ethylhexyl Salicylate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Disliked

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 Salicylate

Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

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.

Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

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.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, 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.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

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.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

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.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 35.

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