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Last updated on March 12, 2024. Published on March 08, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

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

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
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.

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.

Price

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Buy (Re)setting Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 35 PA+++

Starts at $35.00
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Buy SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Starts at $29.00

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
35
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

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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.

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.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

Supergoop! (Re)setting Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 35 PA+++ Translucent contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Supergoop! (Re)setting Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 35 PA+++ Translucent contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Supergoop! (Re)setting Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 35 PA+++ Translucent contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Supergoop! (Re)setting Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 35 PA+++ Translucent contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tarte SEA Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

18% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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