Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 versus Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ .
Published on December 29, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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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
Supergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 33 ingredients
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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
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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Supergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 33 ingredients
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Supergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 33 ingredients
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 13% • Water • Tetradecane • Cetearyl Nonanoate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isopropyl Palmitate • Isopropyl Myristate • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Mica • Propanediol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Gluconolactone • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Brassica Campestris Extract • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Magnesium Sulfate • Fructose • Octyldodecyl Oleate • Tocopherol • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Sodium Benzoate • CI 77492 • Dodecane • Hexadecane • CI 77891 • Withania Somnifera Flower Extract • CI 77491 • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Silica • Calcium Gluconate
Water • Zinc Oxide • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Isostearic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Pentane • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Xanthan Gum • Gluconolactone • Sodium Benzoate • Glycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Octyldodecanol • Caprylic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Disodium EDTA • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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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 OxideSupergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 WaterSupergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinSupergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSupergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSupergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSupergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Supergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Supergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 33 ingredients
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
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Supergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 33 ingredients
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Reviews
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Supergoop! Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 33 ingredients
Alright
Its good, but it's not very strong. I have to use with a stronger sunscreen. Also, it makes me a little red as a person with sensitive skin. It doesn't make me red a lot. I use this instead of buying a skin tint.
Alright
Its good, but it's not very strong. I have to use with a stronger sunscreen. Also, it makes me a little red as a person with sensitive skin. It doesn't make me red a lot. I use this instead of buying a skin tint.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
I have a love-hate relationship with this one. Its too thick and silicone-y for me but it works and doesn't break me out. Also dries matte which is nice. But like I said, sometimes I hate it and sometimes I like it.
I have a love-hate relationship with this one. Its too thick and silicone-y for me but it works and doesn't break me out. Also dries matte which is nice. But like I said, sometimes I hate it and sometimes I like it.
Great for sensitive skin
It doesn't irritate and it isn't oily.
My skin looks noticeably less blotchy by the end of the day.
Highly recommend
Great for sensitive skin
It doesn't irritate and it isn't oily.
My skin looks noticeably less blotchy by the end of the day.
Highly recommend
Holy Grail tinted mineral SPF50 for fair skin
Goes on smoothly and feels light once it's on, even though it's thick coming out of the tube. Does not sting my eyes, even on active, sweaty days. Reapplies well over itself without getting...
Holy Grail tinted mineral SPF50 for fair skin
Goes on smoothly and feels light once it's on, even though it's thick coming out of the tube. Does not sting my eyes, even on active, sweaty days. Reapplies well over itself without getting cakey. Does not dry out my skin like other mineral SPFs, but has a matte finish. Color is a perfect match for my Fitzpatrick Type 2 skin, so it doubles as foundation for me.
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