Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen versus Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 .
Published on April 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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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 Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 27 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 40 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
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 27 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 27 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
Zinc Oxide • Allantoin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Diheptyl Succinate • Galactoarabinan • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Magnesium Sulfate • Methyl Dihydroabietate • Niacinamide • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Propanediol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Water
Zinc Oxide 25% • Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Caprylyl Caprylate • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Glycerin • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Cetyl Dimethicone • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate • Galactoarabinan • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Honey • Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice • Arthrospira Platensis Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Caprylic Acid • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract • Santalum Album Extract • Butter Extract • Coffea Arabica Leaf Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Plumeria Alba Flower Extract • Kaolin • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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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 OxideVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 41.
We don't have a description for Galactoarabinan.
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 GlycerinVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 AcidVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 24.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 TocopherolVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 WaterVacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 27 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
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