Coppertone Complete Sunscreen SPF 50 vs Coppertone Sport Sunscreen SPF 40

Coppertone

Coppertone

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and sun protection.

Sunscreen

27 ingredients

16 ingredients

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At a Glance

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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
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Behenate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopherol
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Behenate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyamide-8
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Parfum
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Parfum

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Behenate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Homosalate (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Salicylate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Isododecane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Arachidyl Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Salicylate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Homosalate (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Tapioca Starch
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer (in both products)
Opacifying
0-1 / —
Behenyl Behenate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopherol
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
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Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
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Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a vitamin C derivative.
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Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer
Opacifying
2-Propenamide, polymer with ethenylbenzene
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