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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ versus LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ .

Published on May 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen Chinese Brand China

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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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
50
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 (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

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

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
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.

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
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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LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It makes up most of the food fermenting lactic acid bacteria. It is used to create wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir.

Lactobacillus has antibacterial and antifungal properties (that's why we can eat the fermented foods above).

Lactobacillus is also skin conditioning and helps soothe the skin.

Read about lactobacillus ferment here.

Learn more about Lactobacillus

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Astringent

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

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

11
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

12
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Stearic Acid

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

13
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

LANBENA Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

LANBENA Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

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32% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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