Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 versus Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 .
Published on November 19, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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
Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 28 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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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Not Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 28 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 28 ingredients
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 34 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 3% • Allantoin • Alumina • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Cetyl PCA • Cucumis Sativus Extract • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Hexyl Laurate • CI 77492 • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Plankton Extract • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Rosa Canina Seed Oil • Silica • Stearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Water
Water • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Sd Alcohol 40-B • Dipropylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Glycerin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Polybutylene Glycol/Ppg-9/1 Copolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Xylitol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Thiotaurine • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Ononis Spinosa Root Extract • Ectoin • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Alumina • BHA • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Benzoic Acid • Parfum • Titanium Dioxide • Mica
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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 DioxideUnsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaUnsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteUnsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 GlycerinUnsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneUnsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneUnsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 WaterUnsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 28 ingredients
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