COLLISTAR Milano Active Protection Sun Face Cream Hyper-sensitive Skins SPF 50+ Versus COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
COLLISTAR Milano Active Protection Sun Face Cream Hyper-sensitive Skins SPF 50+ 55 ingredients
COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face 40 ingredients
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COLLISTAR Milano Active Protection Sun Face Cream Hyper-sensitive Skins SPF 50+ 55 ingredients
COLLISTAR Milano Self Tanning Magic Drops Face 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Polyester-5
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
EmollientTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Canola Oil
Emollient
Amylopectin
Citric Acid
Buffering
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dna
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Arginine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Polyester-5, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Pentylene Glycol, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-Caprylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lauroyl Lysine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Ectoin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Propylene Glycol, Canola Oil, Amylopectin, Citric Acid, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Carbomer, Beta-Carotene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dna
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingImidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningEthylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tetrasodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Juglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentBHT
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 28440
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Xanthan Gum, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, DMDM Hydantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Troxerutin, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Maltodextrin, BHT, Propyl Gallate, CI 42090, CI 28440, CI 19140, CI 16035, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideIngredient Ratings
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