Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ Versus Sunplay Ultra Protection Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 8 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, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or oils
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ 28 ingredients
Sunplay Ultra Protection Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ 28 ingredients
Sunplay Ultra Protection Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phthalic Anhydride
Polydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Oxide, Phthalic Anhydride, Polydiethylsiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Talc, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Vinyldimethicone, Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, CI 77492, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Magnesium Sulfate, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77499, Pyridoxine Hcl, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMethylparaben
Preservative
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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 WaterZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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