Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc versus Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 .
Published on June 21, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
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
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.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols ๐
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates ๐
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens ๐
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens ๐
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan ๐ฅ
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free ๐
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols ๐
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances ๐
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates ๐
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens ๐
Oil Free
This product is free of oils ๐
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens ๐
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan ๐ฅ
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free ๐ฅ
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Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 22 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 22 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% โข Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% โข Octocrylene 6% โข Zinc Oxide 7% โข Water โข Diisopropyl Adipate โข Ethylhexyl Palmitate โข Ethylhexyl Stearate โข Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone โข Glycerin โข Cetyl Dimethicone โข Hydrogenated Castor Oil โข Hydrated Silica โข Cyclopentasiloxane โข Polyethylene โข Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract โข Tocopheryl Acetate โข Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter โข Beeswax โข Cyclohexasiloxane โข Triethoxycaprylylsilane โข Sodium Chloride โข DMDM Hydantoin โข Parfum
Zinc Oxide 6% โข Water โข Glycerin โข Isohexadecane โข Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract โข Tocopheryl Acetate โข Steareth-21 โข Cyclopentasiloxane โข Polyacrylamide โข Stearyl Alcohol โข C13-14 Isoparaffin โข Behenyl Alcohol โข DMDM Hydantoin โข Cetyl Alcohol โข Peg/Ppg-20/20 Dimethicone โข Laureth-7 โข Steareth-2 โข Disodium EDTA โข Triethoxycaprylylsilane โข Oleth-3 Phosphate โข BHT โข Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxideSun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 4.
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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!
Learn more about WaterSun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 5.
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinSun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 10.
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneSun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 14.
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractSun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 16.
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateSun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 17.
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 21.
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.
DMDM Hydantoin has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a preservative that works by slowly releasing formaldehyde over time.
So what's formaldehyde?
DMDM Hydantoin is approved for use in cosmetics all around the world. In the EU, this ingredient is allowed in personal products up to 0.6 percent.
You might have heard of the class-action lawsuit about it causing hair loss. According to chemists, there has not been a link found between this ingredient and hair loss.
The Hydantoin part of this ingredient is created by reacting glycolic acid and urea.
You can check out alternatives to Dmdm Hydantoin: phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Learn more about DMDM HydantoinSun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 23.
Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
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