Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 versus Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 .
Published on August 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. 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 brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 21.6% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer • Phenyl Trimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Glycerin • Ethyl Methicone • Silica • Cetyl Dimethicone • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol • Glyceryl Behenate • Sodium Chloride • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Chlorphenesin • Phenethyl Alcohol • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Titanium Dioxide • Water • Isohexadecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dimethicone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethiconol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Stearic Acid • Xanthan Gum • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 WaterAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Polyhydroxystearic 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 AcidAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
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Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
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Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection® Sensitive Skin Lotion Zinc Oxide Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
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