Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand .
Last updated on July 11, 2023. Published on July 23, 2023
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 exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens 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
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
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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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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand 20 ingredients
Synthetic Wax • Dibutyl Adipate • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Octocrylene • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ozokerite • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Gossypium Herbaceum Extract • Sophora Flavescens Root Extract • Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Bisabolol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Octyldodecanol • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Tocopherol • Water • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Parfum
Isostearyl Neopentanoate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isohexadecane • Butylene Glycol Cocoate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Titanium Dioxide • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Octocrylene • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Silica • Ozokerite • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneTocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about SilicaTocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateTocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand contains this as ingredient number 10.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineTocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteTocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 DioxideTocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand 20 ingredients
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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand 20 ingredients
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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
hyggeday
For reapplication purposes only!
I had so many expectations when I bought this sunstick. Initially I was looking for products to reapply my SPF...
For reapplication purposes only!
I had so many expectations when I bought this sunstick. Initially I was looking for products to reapply my SPF throughout the day over make-up, and this appeared first on the list. Needless to say I was skeptic about the whole idea as I thought that there is no way it won't ruin my make-up. And I was right... When I applied it, it shifted my make-up and some bits remained on the stick as well. But...
If I reapply it on days when I am make-up free, boy, it's such an amazing product. It's so lightweight, and leaves my skin smooth. I catch myself reaching for it times and times again.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Compact SPF +50 - Sand 20 ingredients
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