Coppertone
Complete Sunscreen SPF 45A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Dibutyl Adipate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Dibutyl Adipate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Ethylhexylglyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (in both products)
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Acne Fighting
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Hydroxyacetophenone (in both products)
Antioxidant
Disodium Edta-Copper (in both products)
Chelating
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Copernicia Cerifera Cera (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dibutyl Adipate (in both products)
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate (in both products)
Emollient
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids
Learn more about Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate →Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Disodium Edta-Copper
Astringent, Chelating
Disodium [[N,N'-ethylenebis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',ON,ON']cuprate(2-)
Learn more about Disodium Edta-Copper →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
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