Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen Versus Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 27 ingredients
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 27 ingredients
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCaprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientGalactoarabinan
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc 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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8%
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyurethane-35
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glycerin, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyurethane-35, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 27 ingredients
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 25 ingredients
Reviews
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Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 25 ingredients
Waffled between giving this 3 stars or 4 stars. I'll give it four stars because it's a nice enough sunscreen. The company really hypes up the scent and I was underwhelmed - it's not bad, it's just not the best tropical scent ever. The Hempz sunscreen I've been using wins on scent, plus cost, since this is roughly twice the price. I'm glad I got a travel size and didn't spring for a full size tube.
