Lancaster Sun Perfect Illuminating Cream SPF50 Versus Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Lancaster Sun Perfect Illuminating Cream SPF50 74 ingredients
Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 38 ingredients
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Lancaster Sun Perfect Illuminating Cream SPF50 74 ingredients
Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 38 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAngelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrolyzed Soy Flour
Skin ConditioningHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Lecithin
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-8
HumectantPiper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingPongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Homosalate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alcohol, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Stearate, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cinnamal, Citral, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Disodium EDTA, Ectoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Farnesol, Geraniol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Lecithin, Limonene, Linalool, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Maltodextrin, Mica, Palmitic Acid, PEG-8, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Inositol
HumectantPrunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientPyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCalamine
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Inositol, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Panthenol, Adenosine, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Calamine, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid
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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAluminum 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.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 AcidTitanium 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 DioxideTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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Lancaster Sun Perfect Illuminating Cream SPF50 74 ingredients
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Lancaster Sun Perfect Illuminating Cream SPF50 74 ingredients
Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 38 ingredients
what an ACTUAL WHITECAST
to be honest, this one is so good for oily skin in humid weather. Didn't make my skin oily at ALL and stays semmi matte all day! I love the ingredients also. This is such a good pick. The ONLY THING is the whitecast. LITERALLY A WHITECAST. I'm aware of its whitecast before buying but confidently ignored it because i have a fair skin. Didn't expect the whitecast would still Show more
