Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ versus Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 .
Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on January 30, 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
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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
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 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 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 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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Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
Zinc 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% • 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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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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 OxideVanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 PropanediolVanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 WaterVanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
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