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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face versus Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body .

Published on March 20, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 25 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

Learn more about Titanium Dioxide

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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 Oxide

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.

As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.

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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Diethylhexyl Succinate comes from succinic acid and 2-ethylhexyl alcohol.

It is a synthetic emollient.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 11.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 12.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 9.

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Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 14.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 18.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 8.

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We don't have a description for Dimethicone Silylate.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 20.

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 23.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.

Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.

Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Isostearic Acid

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 25.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 26.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 28.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 29.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 30.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Body contains this as ingredient number 33.

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45% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face 30 ingredients

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Mar 31, 2024

Triggered perioral dermatitis

Triggered perioral dermatitis

Drying
Broke Me Out
Irritating

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