Fairy Skin Premium Brightening Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ Versus The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Active Protect Cool Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on June 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Fairy Skin Premium Brightening Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 29 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Active Protect Cool Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Fairy Skin Premium Brightening Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 29 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Active Protect Cool Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Tri-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Citrate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tri-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Citrate, Sorbitan Laurate, Trideceth-6, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Menthol
Masking
Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Menthol, Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Myristic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Oak Root Extract, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideZinc 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 OxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Fairy Skin Premium Brightening Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 29 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Active Protect Cool Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Fairy Skin Premium Brightening Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ 29 ingredients
This sunscreen was onced fungal-acne safe. It works as a decent sunscreen but my rosacea does not agree. It has Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Ethyhexyl methoxicinnamate that are not rosacea-friendly. It also settles on textured skin if you have enlarged pores.
Product made broke out, my closed comedones got worse, and made my skin so oily. Never gonna use this again
