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Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen Versus HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Filipino Brand Philippines
Spanish Brand Spain

Updated on January 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Clean Screen SPF 50 Oil Control Mineral Sunscreen
360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++

Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Nylon-12

Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Myristyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 4 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate

Emollient

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Ethylhexyl Ferulate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ferulic Acid

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Caffeic Acid

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Physalis Angulata Extract

Skin Protecting

Ceteareth-25

Cleansing

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Melanin

Skin Protecting

Myristyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter Icon

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

Alumina

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate

Emollient

Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate

Cleansing
Sulfate Icon

Camellia Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phytosphingosine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Panthenyl Triacetate

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Simethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Oxothiazolidine

Skin Protecting

Disodium EDTA

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ethyl Linoleate

Emollient
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Oleyl Alcohol

Emollient
4 / 2 Fatty Alcohol IconFragrance IconBad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Lecithin

Emollient

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water
Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter

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.

Learn more about Titanium Dioxide
Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

Learn more about Silica
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene 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.

Disodium 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 EDTA

When to use

6 Routines
83% use in am
17% use in pm
83% use every day
59 Routines
98% use in am
2% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 55 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Heavy (3) Doesn't Work (2) Oily (2)
vinigallegos's avatar

Vini Gallegos

8 months ago
Review

Ok este protector tiene muchos antioxidantes y los ingredientes son muy top pero dice ser para piel grasa y no cumple lo que promete. Te deja la cara muy grasosa y no matifica. Encima de eso su precio es muy elevado y al reaplicar te hace efecto borrador. Simplemente es un NO.

#expensive
#heavy
#oily
#strong scent
jonegia's avatar

Jon Egia

1 month ago
Review

Worst sunscreen I’ve ever tried. Had to stop using it after 3 or 4 days. People with oily skin and rosacea should avoid this product.

#expensive
#broke me out
#irritating
#heavy