Tula Skincare Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Versus Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face - Fair to Light
Updated on July 23, 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 exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Tula Skincare Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 74 ingredients
Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Tula Skincare Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 74 ingredients
Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 3.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 2.34%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingInulin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingLithothamnion Calcareum Powder
Abrasive
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientAminopropyl Triethoxysilane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Mannitol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Nylon-12
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 3.6%, Zinc Oxide 2.34%, Water, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Triolein, Magnesium Sulfate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Butylene Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Diatomaceous Earth, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Isostearic Acid, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Mannitol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Mica, Nylon-12, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Ammonium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77891, CI 77491
Titanium Dioxide 4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 4%, Alumina, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Iron Oxides, Panthenol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Silica, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 OxideWater. 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 WaterSilica 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 SilicaGlycerin 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 GlycerinDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Tula Skincare Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 74 ingredients
Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face 26 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Tula Skincare Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 74 ingredients
Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face 26 ingredients
The Fair to Light shade was a very deep orange on my skin tone, rendering it unusable.
The texture, however, was quite nice, although a bit drying even on my oily skin.
i'm sure it's a perfectly serviceable spf for some people but it's terrible to use if you've got a beard or stubble.
