MSTR The Shield Mist SPF 30 Versus Histomer Histan Active Protection Special Spray SPF 30
Updated on March 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MSTR The Shield Mist SPF 30 27 ingredients
Histomer Histan Active Protection Special Spray SPF 30 5 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MSTR The Shield Mist SPF 30 27 ingredients
Histomer Histan Active Protection Special Spray SPF 30 5 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Pullulan
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Water, Mandelic Acid, Vp/Va Copolymer, Niacinamide, Silica, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Pullulan, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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When to use
MSTR The Shield Mist SPF 30 27 ingredients
Histomer Histan Active Protection Special Spray SPF 30 5 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
MSTR The Shield Mist SPF 30 27 ingredients
The spray nozzle on this product absolutely sucks. Leaves blotchy dots of sunscreen all over my face. I also have to spray quite a few sprays to feel like I’m getting even enough coverage to rub in; despite the instructions saying 2-4 sprays should suffice.
Despite the issues I take with the spraying; the product itself is good, it feels & looks weightless, rubs in easily and doesn’t make me Show more
