Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Milani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer versus e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original .
Last updated on May 08, 2024. Published on March 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Face Primer
A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.
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
Milani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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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 🎉
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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Milani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer 19 ingredients
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Milani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer 19 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 40 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.3% • Octocrylene 3% • Water • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Sodium Caprylate • Peg-8 • Polysorbate 80 • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Glycine Soja Oil • Retinyl Palmitate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • CI 15985 • CI 16035
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Water • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • CI 77163 • Niacinamide • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Trehalose • Silica • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Stearyl Caprylate • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearyl Heptanoate • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneMilani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneMilani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 WaterMilani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinMilani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer contains this as ingredient number 5.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Milani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original contains this as ingredient number 34.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMilani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original contains this as ingredient number 39.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMilani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
Milani SPF BFF SPF30 Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30 Original contains this as ingredient number 36.
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