Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 versus Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 .
Published on July 29, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free 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, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or 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
Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 41 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 🎉
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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 41 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 15.2% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Diheptyl Succinate • C18-21 Alkane • Erythritol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Propanediol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Coco-Glucoside • Ethyl Ferulate • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Bisabolol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Gluconate • Xanthan Gum • Octyldodecyl Oleate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Sodium Hyaluronate • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Maltodextrin • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • CI 77491 • CI 77492
Zinc Oxide 20% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Steareth-2 • Propanediol • Steareth-21 • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Silica • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Sea Water • Acetyl Glucosamine • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Glycine • Sucrose • Lecithin • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Xanthan Gum • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Dehydroacetate • CI 77491
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 OxideVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 WaterVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 PropanediolVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 TocopherolVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 AcidVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 AcidVersed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 37.
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 41 ingredients
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Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 38 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 41 ingredients
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