Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ultrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 versus ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 .
Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on February 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
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.
Ingredient Info
Ultrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Ultrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Ultrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
Water • Zinc Oxide • Dicaprylyl Ether • Coconut Alkanes • Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Silica • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Undecane • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Tridecane • Magnesium Sulfate • Hectorite • Ectoin • Zinc Stearate • Maltodextrin • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Tocopherol • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Zinc Oxide 22% • Dimethicone • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Silica • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polysorbate 20 • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Ethyl Ferulate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Bisabolol • Phenoxyethanol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Chloride • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Citrate • Melanin • Pentylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ascorbic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Beta-Glucan • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterUltrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxideUltrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SilicaUltrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 TocopherolUltrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilUltrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Ultrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
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Ultrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 24 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
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