Vivier Pharma Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted Versus ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
Updated on June 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF, Vitamin C 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 better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Vivier Pharma Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted 44 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vivier Pharma Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted 44 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 10%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylparaben
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phytic Acid
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide 10%, Zinc Oxide 8%, Alumina, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Butylparaben, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 20, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, T-Butyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Water, Xanthan Gum
Zinc Oxide 22%
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Bisabolol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMelanin
Skin ProtectingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 22%, Dimethicone, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethyl Ferulate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Melanin, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Beta-Glucan, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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 OxideThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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