The Pink Foundry Mineral Matte Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 Versus Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen
Updated on April 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Pink Foundry Mineral Matte Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 24 ingredients
Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Pink Foundry Mineral Matte Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 24 ingredients
Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Silica Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Callus Lysate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, CI 77499, CI 77491
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
PEG-8 Hyaluronate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 20%, Isododecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trihydroxystearin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica Silylate, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxyapatite, PEG-8 Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Isostearic Acid, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tin Oxide, Ethyl Linoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491Ci 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneIsostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidThis 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 PolyricinoleateSilica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideIngredient Ratings
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The Pink Foundry Mineral Matte Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 24 ingredients
Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 33 ingredients
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