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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 versus SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion .

Published on December 08, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 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, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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
30
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
75

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Camellia Oleifera, Theaceae.

Camellia Oleifera Leaf is a green tea plant native to China. It is closely related to Camellia sinensis. Both plants have very similar properties.

Camellia Oleifera Leaf is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

Camellia Oleifera Leaf also has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.

Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.

10
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic 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.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 40.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 42.

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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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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.

SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 46.

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25% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 28 ingredients

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SkinBetter Science Sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion 48 ingredients

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DeniseMoloney_72

2 years ago · Sensitive Skin
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Not worth the price
It went on thick and goopy even when warmed between my fingers. I have dry/sensitive skin and it was very irritating and was...

Not worth the price
It went on thick and goopy even when warmed between my fingers. I have dry/sensitive skin and it was very irritating and was difficult to wash off. I would not recommend it. There are better options at a fraction of the cost.

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