Tula Skincare Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Versus Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Updated on June 03, 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 SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry 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 silicones
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Ingredient Info
Tula Skincare Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 74 ingredients
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 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
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 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
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isodecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 12%, Allantoin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyester-7, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Tribehenin, Tridecyl Salicylate, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc 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 WaterC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateThis 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 PolyricinoleatePropanediol 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 PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Chloride1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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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