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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 versus Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face .

Published on May 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both 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 brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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 Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30

Starts at $12.45
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Buy Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face

Starts at $13.29

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
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

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)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

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 Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

2
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 Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

3
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 Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

4
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 Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 25.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 29.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 28.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 27.

10
What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 32.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

21% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Face Sunscreen - SPF 30 33 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
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smarie02

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Don't waste you're $$
I bought this because i loooove their body sunscreen its the only thing ive used all my life, and seen this and thought it...

Don't waste you're $$
I bought this because i loooove their body sunscreen its the only thing ive used all my life, and seen this and thought it would be similar, boy was I mistaken. It made my eyes sting, it smelled bad all day, and felt thick and greasy, didn't even abosrb into my skin. Applying throughout the day just made the texture worse.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face 32 ingredients

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