Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen Versus Camou Tinted Moisturizer
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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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
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Mica, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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, CI 77492, Disodium EDTA, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 77499, CI 77007, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBetaine
Humectant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Aroma
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, CI 77891, Cyclohexasiloxane, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77491, Betaine, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Aroma
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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 77491CI 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 77492Ci 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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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