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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N versus Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax .

Last updated on March 04, 2024. Published on March 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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 can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.

As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.

Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 18.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.

Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 32N contains this as ingredient number 23.

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 05 Fairfax contains this as ingredient number 24.

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35% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 26 ingredients

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Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen 30 ingredients

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