Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 versus Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 .
Last updated on March 28, 2024. Published on March 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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
True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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
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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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True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 44 ingredients
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coco-Caprylate • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Water • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Squalane • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil • Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester • Pisum Sativum Peptide • Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract • Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water • Isopropyl Jojobate • Jojoba Alcohol • Jojoba Esters • Xanthan Gum • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Lactic Acid • Acacia Senegal Gum • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Allantoin • Phenethyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Tocopherol
Zinc Oxide 22.4% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Coconut Alkanes • Cetearyl Alcohol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Coco-Glucoside • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract • Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Xanthan Gum • Sclerotium Gum • Glucose • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Succinate • Tocopherol • Magnesium Oxide • Octyldodecanol • Sorbitan Oleate • CI 77015 • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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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 TriglycerideTrue Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinTrue Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 WaterTrue Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AcidTrue Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceTrue Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Xanthan 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 GumTrue Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateTrue Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTrue Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
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True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Brightening Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 44 ingredients
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True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
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