hyphen Sun Milk 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus hyphen Vitamin Infused Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50
Updated on January 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
hyphen Sun Milk 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
hyphen Vitamin Infused Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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hyphen Sun Milk 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
hyphen Vitamin Infused Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Talc
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Callus Culture
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bisabolol
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isostearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Talc, Sodium Chloride, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Callus Culture, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bisabolol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Junos Extract
Antioxidant
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-3, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Junos Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Phospholipids, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Lecithin, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterC12-15 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 BenzoateButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
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