Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen
Updated on August 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 13 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 13 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAcrylates Copolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
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
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica 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, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, CI 77492
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 WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Zinc 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 OxideTitanium 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 DioxideIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 13 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen 31 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Beauty&U Hikari Skin Essentials Ultrawhite Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 13 ingredients
(oily-acne prone skin)
Overall, it is a solid sunscreen, but the scent became a big deal breaker for me. I am not that sensitive to fragrances in my products, but this one gave me a headache. The floral scent also lingers, and it took about 10 minutes before the scent toned down but was not completely gone. Unless they reduce this product's fragrance, I won't be repurchasing this sunscreen Show more
Im not one to get irritated with certain sunscreens. I tried this one out to see the hype and I get it, the tone up effect makes it seem like you don't need a base or tint, but this caused me a lot of irritation around the jaw area. Caused some breakouts and a lot of itchiness.
