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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face versus Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face .

Published on September 02, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Buy Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face

Starts at $13.29
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Starts at $34.00

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
spf rating
30
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

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, 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.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 28.

9
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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.

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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 25.

10
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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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 32.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

16% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face 32 ingredients

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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face 30 ingredients

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Broke Me Out (1) Drying (1) Irritating (1)

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