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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The INKEY List SPF30 Sunscreen 100% Mineral UV Filters versus MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 .

Last updated on April 25, 2024. Published on March 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin C

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen British Brand United Kingdom
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 SPF30 Sunscreen 100% Mineral UV Filters

Starts at $15.00
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Buy Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30

Starts at $33.00

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
30
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
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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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The INKEY List SPF30 Sunscreen 100% Mineral UV Filters contains this as ingredient number 2.

MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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The INKEY List SPF30 Sunscreen 100% Mineral UV Filters contains this as ingredient number 3.

MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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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The INKEY List SPF30 Sunscreen 100% Mineral UV Filters contains this as ingredient number 9.

MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
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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The INKEY List SPF30 Sunscreen 100% Mineral UV Filters contains this as ingredient number 11.

MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

The INKEY List SPF30 Sunscreen 100% Mineral UV Filters contains this as ingredient number 12.

MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

29% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
51% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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