Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 versus Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ .
Published on May 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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.
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Ingredient Info
The Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 20 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ 54 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 20 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 20 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ 54 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 8% • Titanium Dioxide 8% • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Jojoba Esters • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Beeswax • Isostearic Acid • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Trihydroxystearin • Water • Alumina • Beta-Sitosterol • Lecithin • Squalene • Tocopherol
Titanium Dioxide 9% • Zinc Oxide 6% • Alanine • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Alumina • Aluminum Stearate • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Citric Acid • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Dimethoxydiphenylsilane/Triethoxycaprylylsilane Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Glycerin • Glycine • Glycine Soja Oil • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Histidine • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Isoleucine • Isostearyl Alcohol • Isostearyl Isostearate • Oryza Sativa Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Extract • PCA • Phenoxyethanol • Phenylalanine • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Proline • Water • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Serine • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lactate • Sodium PCA • Sorbitan Isostearate • Squalane • Threonine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Valine • Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 OxideThe Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideThe Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThe Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidThe Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 37.
This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateThe Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 WaterThe Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 40.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaThe Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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The Green Beaver Company Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 20 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50+ 54 ingredients
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