Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen Versus Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel
Updated on January 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen 31 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen 31 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen 31 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
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