Elensilia Blue Energy Cooling Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ Versus Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Elensilia Blue Energy Cooling Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 50 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Elensilia Blue Energy Cooling Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 50 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingC18-21 Alkane
SolventDibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Acrylates Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCedrus Deodara Wood Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicWater, Ozokerite, C18-21 Alkane, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycosaminoglycans, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, CI 77891, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
Zinc Oxide 12%
Cosmetic Colorant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIsododecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPEG-10
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Propanediol
SolventSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 12%, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-10, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Water
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 WaterButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, 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.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCaprylyl 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Elensilia Blue Energy Cooling Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 50 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Reviews
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Elensilia Blue Energy Cooling Sun Stick SPF50+PA++++ 50 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
just ok
Slightly more drying, irritating, clogging, and expensive(lol) than my current US drugstore mineral favorite - Banana Boat Baby/Sensitive. Despite a lovely, runny texture still leaves almost as much of a white cast on my white/fair-toned skin than BBB which is classically thick & goopy stuff - both are likely incompatible with darker skin tones unfortunately. FA safe and overall probably Show more
Good for sensitive skin. No burn at all. It does not trigger acne. But: drying and the white cast is visible.
