Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ versus Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 .
Published on January 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 11 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, oils, 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 Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 17 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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
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Sundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 17 ingredients
Water • Octocrylene • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Triacontanyl Pvp • Acrylates Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Galactoarabinan • Disodium EDTA • Cellulose Gum
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Water • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA • Ascorbic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate
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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 Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Octocrylene 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 OctocryleneSundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer.
Sundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Sundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Sundance Med Ultra Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Trader Joe's Face & Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 17 ingredients
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