Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Versus Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50
Updated on February 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry 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 silicones
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isodecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 12%, Allantoin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyester-7, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Tribehenin, Tridecyl Salicylate, Water
Zinc Oxide 25%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Galactoarabinan
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Coffea Robusta Fruit Extract
EmollientHoney
Humectant
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningArthrospira Platensis Culture Conditioned Media
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Extract
CleansingButter Extract
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Zinc Oxide 25%, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, 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, Coffea Robusta Fruit Extract, Honey, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice, Arthrospira Platensis Culture Conditioned Media, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 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/Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Kaolin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideIngredient Ratings
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