Thrive Daily Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin SPF 30 Versus Lumin UV-Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 PA+++
Updated on January 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily 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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Ingredient Info
Thrive Daily Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin SPF 30 27 ingredients
Lumin UV-Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 PA+++ 26 ingredients
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Thrive Daily Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin SPF 30 27 ingredients
Lumin UV-Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 PA+++ 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
SolventCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCoffea Arabica Husk Extract
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Zinc Oxide 20%, Coco-Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Coffea Arabica Husk Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Phytic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHexanediol
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 20%, Water, Coco-Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Glucoside, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Diheptyl Succinate, Cellulose Gum, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Phytic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc 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 OxideCoco-Caprylate is created from fatty coconut alcohol and caprylic 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 is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel. It may help solubilize other ingredients, or help other ingredients be dispersed evenly.
Coco-Caprylate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-CaprylateDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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 GlycerinMicrocrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumPhytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight and mild exfoliating effect.
The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, much like lactic acid.
In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product.
An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Phytic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid.
Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidIngredient Ratings
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