Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50
Updated on October 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 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
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients
About this product
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Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate 8.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8.5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 12.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingLactic Acid
Buffering
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHomosalate 8.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8.5%, Zinc Oxide 12.1%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyester-8, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Lactic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideOctocrylene 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:
Learn more about OctocrylenePhenoxyethanol 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.
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Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients
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Sun Zapper Extreme Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ 7 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 46 ingredients
irritating, pills badly, and over priced
