Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 Versus Sundance Transparent Sun Spray SPF 50+
Updated on February 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 26 ingredients
Sundance Transparent Sun Spray SPF 50+ 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 26 ingredients
Sundance Transparent Sun Spray SPF 50+ 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
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
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Va/Dbm Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
PPG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Va/Dbm Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Water, Limonene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Tocopherol, PPG-12 Dimethicone
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateC12-15 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 BenzoateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDibutyl 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 AdipateDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone is a photostable UV absorber. It protects in both the UVB and UVA II range.
The great thing about this ingredient is that it is ultra-photostable at low concentrations.
It is also pretty water-resistant and is highly oil-soluble (so your oil cleanser will get it off right away).
This ingredient is currently available in Europe and Japan, but not in the US.
Learn more about Diethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneTocopheryl 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 AcetateTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 26 ingredients
Sundance Transparent Sun Spray SPF 50+ 17 ingredients
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Sundance Sensitive Sun Balm SPF 50 26 ingredients
Sundance Transparent Sun Spray SPF 50+ 17 ingredients
It‘s a ok sunscreen. It absorbs normaly. But the thing i hate is the spray bottle. I own this product for over a year since i bought it in summer and stopped using it in fall. Then I wanted to reuse it the sprayer was clogged because the sunscreen dried. I had to use boiling water to unclog it.
