Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Unsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 versus Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect .
Last updated on January 12, 2024. Published on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 15 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, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and 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.
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Ingredient Info
Unsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 23 ingredients
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Unsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 23 ingredients
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Unsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 23 ingredients
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect 41 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 6.5% • Titanium Dioxide 5.5% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tocopherol • Alumina • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Isoamyl Laurate • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Magnesium Sulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate • Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Stearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Water
Titanium Dioxide 5.9% • Zinc Oxide 9.4% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • CI 77891 • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • CI 77015 • Nylon-12 • Glycerin • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Alumina • Phenoxyethanol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Polysilicone-11 • Sodium Chloride • CI 77492 • Magnesium Stearate • Isopropyl Myristate • Parfum • CI 77491 • Bisabolol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Farnesol • Propylene Carbonate • Laureth-12 • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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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 OxideUnsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceUnsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 TocopherolUnsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideUnsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 4.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidUnsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 39.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Unsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 18.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidUnsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 14.
Chances 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 ChlorideUnsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateUnsun Cosmetics Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect And Perfect contains this as ingredient number 5.
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