Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 versus ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 .
Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on December 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, retinoid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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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
ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 42 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 43 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 42 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 43 ingredients
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ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 42 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 43 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 3% • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Caprylyl Methicone • Propanediol • Silica • Acrylates Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Stachys Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Maltodextrin • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Squalane • Beta-Glucan • Melanin • Ethyl Ferulate • Isododecane • Lanolin Oil • Disodium EDTA • Cetearyl Glucoside • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Vp/Va Copolymer • Peg-8 Laurate • Polysorbate 60 • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum
Titanium Dioxide 1% • Zinc Oxide 20% • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Ecklonia Kurome Extract • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hexyl Laurate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Tribehenin • Bisabolol • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Water • Glycerin • Cyclotetrasiloxane • Squalane • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Dimethiconol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Stearic Acid • Alumina • Caprylyl Glycol • Behenyl Behenate • Melanin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethyl Ferulate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Ascorbic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8 • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 GlycerinZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 TocopherolZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Melanin.
ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 28.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Ethyl Ferulate is an antioxidant.
ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 40.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 41.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
ZO Skin Health Daily Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 41.
ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Prime Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 37.
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