Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ versus Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 .
Published on March 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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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.
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.
Ingredient Info
Sundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Sundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 26 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Glycerin • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Oryza Sativa Bran Cera • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Hydroxyacetophenone • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Potassium Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Decylene Glycol • Succinoglycan • Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate • Galactoarabinan • Cellulose Gum • Xanthan Gum • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Tocopherol
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Titanium Dioxide • Dibutyl Adipate • Coco-Caprylate • Tapioca Starch • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triacontanyl Pvp • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Decylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Dimethicone • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycerinSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 SalicylateSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AcetateSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Decylene Glycol.
Sundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolSundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Sundance Kids Sensitiv LSF 50+ 27 ingredients
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 26 ingredients
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