Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ versus Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ .
Published on January 06, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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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 Stick SPF50+/PA++++ 39 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ 39 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ 39 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Titanium Dioxide • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Vinyl Dimethicone • Microcrystalline Wax • Aluminum Stearate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Silica • Alumina • Pentylene Glycol • Allantoin • Panthenol • Glycerin • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Gallyl Glucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Glucose • Glyceryl Caprylate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Stearic Acid • Tocopherol • Water • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Polyethylene • Propylheptyl Caprylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Homosalate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Niacinamide • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Vinyl Dimethicone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ozokerite • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Water • Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Ceramide NP • Glycerin • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Polyurethane-11 • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Astaxanthin • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol
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Ingredients Explained
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Vinyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.
Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBenton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 Stick SPF50+/PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 48.
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Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ 39 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
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LotteBerendsen_250
Broke me out :(
I heard a lot of positive feedback about this product, and I was excited to try it out but sadly, like all other sunsticks, it...
Broke me out :(
I heard a lot of positive feedback about this product, and I was excited to try it out but sadly, like all other sunsticks, it broke me out terribly :( I do love to use it on my hands, tattoos, and shoulders while cycling or walking out in the sun all day.
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