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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ versus Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ .

Last updated on January 19, 2024. Published on April 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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 brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan

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.

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.

Price

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Buy The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+

Starts at $62.00
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Buy Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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 Oxide

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 40.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 47.

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen Hydrating Mineral Shield SPF 50+ 47 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint Milk Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++ 28 ingredients

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