Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ versus hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ .
Published on June 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 38 ingredients
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 38 ingredients
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
Water • Cyclohexasiloxane • Zinc Oxide • Titanium Dioxide • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dibutyl Adipate • Niacinamide • Caprylyl Methicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Inositol • Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Octyldodecanol • Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Pentylene Glycol • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Panthenol • Adenosine • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Calamine • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Tocopherol • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Aluminum Hydroxide • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Stearic Acid
Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isoamyl Laurate • Squalane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Jojoba Esters • Glycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Silica • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Peg-75 Stearate • Methylpropanediol • Allantoin • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Lysolecithin • Sclerotium Gum • Lecithin • Ceteth-20 • Phenylpropanol • Steareth-20 • Pullulan • Xanthan Gum • Bisabolol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Maltodextrin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBenton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxideBenton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBenton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 33.
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Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 38 ingredients
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
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Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 38 ingredients
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
Reviews
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Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 38 ingredients
Rainie_531
what an ACTUAL WHITECAST
to be honest, this one is so good for oily skin in humid weather. Didn't make my skin oily at ALL and stays semmi matte...
what an ACTUAL WHITECAST
to be honest, this one is so good for oily skin in humid weather. Didn't make my skin oily at ALL and stays semmi matte all day! I love the ingredients also. This is such a good pick. The ONLY THING is the whitecast. LITERALLY A WHITECAST. I'm aware of its whitecast before buying but confidently ignored it because i have a fair skin. Didn't expect the whitecast would still be very VISIBLE on my fair skin. This sunscreen turns me a wholea$ ghost
hers Multi-Screen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
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