Coppertone
Complete Sunscreen SPF 45Coppertone
UV Protect Sunscreen SPF 50A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for sun protection and barrier repair.
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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
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
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 Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Tocopherol
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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
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
Propellant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Fragrance
Tocopherol (in both products)
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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 →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 →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →
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