Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen versus COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut .
Published on June 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances 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
Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut 24 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut 24 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut 24 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.9% • Homosalate 8.8% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9% • Octocrylene 8.6% • Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Diisopropyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Parfum • Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract • Polyester-8 • Tocopherol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Bisabolol • Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Dimethyl Heptenal • Gamma-Nonalactone • Gamma-Octalactone • Hydroxystearic Acid • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Maltol • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Polyester-8 • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Trans-2-Hexenal • Triethyl Citrate • Vanillin
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneVacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateVacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut contains this as ingredient number 2.
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilVacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut contains this as ingredient number 10.
Polyester-8 is not reef safe.
Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut 24 ingredients
Usage
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Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen 17 ingredients
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut 24 ingredients
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