Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face versus Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted .
Published on May 21, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free 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, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face 32 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face 32 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face 32 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted 29 ingredients
Water • Zinc Oxide • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Caprylic Acid • Glycerin • Cetyl PCA • Dimethicone • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Alcohol Denat. • Phenoxyethanol • Stearalkonium Bentonite • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Propylene Carbonate • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Linalool • Paraffinum Liquidum • Limonene • Mica • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • CI 77163 • CI 77491
Zinc Oxide 20% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl PCA • Cyclohexasiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethiconol • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Hydrogen Dimethicone • CI 77492 • Mica • Microcrystalline Wax • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Chloride • Stearyl Dimethicone • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethanolamine • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Water
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterHawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideHawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateHawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Cetyl PCA.
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidHawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 21.
Chances 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 ChlorideHawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaHawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 25.
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face 32 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted 29 ingredients
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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face 32 ingredients
Cotz Skincare Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted 29 ingredients
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