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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ultrasun Face SPF 50+ versus Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ .

Published on May 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Ultrasun Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Ultrasun Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Ultrasun Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Ultrasun Face SPF 50+ 34 ingredients

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Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ 20 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
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mikkoflam

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I have a love-hate relationship with this one. Its too thick and silicone-y for me but it works and doesn't break me out. Also dries matte which is...

I have a love-hate relationship with this one. Its too thick and silicone-y for me but it works and doesn't break me out. Also dries matte which is nice. But like I said, sometimes I hate it and sometimes I like it.

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Carolyn_london

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Great for sensitive skin
It doesn't irritate and it isn't oily.
My skin looks noticeably less blotchy by the end of the day.
Highly recommend

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