O Hui Day Shield Aqua Sun Stick To Go SPF 50+ Versus Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++
Updated on October 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
O Hui Day Shield Aqua Sun Stick To Go SPF 50+ 29 ingredients
Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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O Hui Day Shield Aqua Sun Stick To Go SPF 50+ 29 ingredients
Benton Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Synthetic Wax, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Chrysin, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vinyldimethicone
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Pumice Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningGallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vinyldimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Pumice Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Silica, Alumina, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Glycerin, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Gallyl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Water, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycerinPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidWater. 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!
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