Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ Versus Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+
Updated on October 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 4.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 6.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantAlumina
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 4.5%, Zinc Oxide 6.5%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8, Alumina, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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.
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Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
Banana Boat Baby 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
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