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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 02-Fair to Beige) versus Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ .

Last updated on January 19, 2024. Published on April 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin

Free From

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

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Sunscreen Irish Brand Ireland
Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan

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

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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
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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 02-Fair to Beige) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 02-Fair to Beige) contains this as ingredient number 3.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 02-Fair to Beige) contains this as ingredient number 5.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 02-Fair to Beige) contains this as ingredient number 28.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

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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.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 02-Fair to Beige) contains this as ingredient number 29.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50 (Tint 02-Fair to Beige) contains this as ingredient number 30.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

13% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet

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