Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 versus Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ .
Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on October 15, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 27 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
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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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 27 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 27 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 6% • Zinc Oxide 4.7% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Paraffin • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Ozokerite • Dimethicone • Beeswax • Polyethylene • Cetyl Alcohol • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide AP • Ceramide 1 • Cholesterol • Phytosphingosine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • BHT • Carbomer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Isostearic Acid • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Xanthan Gum
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate 21.6% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyethylene • Paraffin • Silica • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Ozokerite • Isopropyl Myristate • Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
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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 BenzoateCeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping, keeping the skin hydrated.
It is the diester of neopentyl glycol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteCeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 27 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 27 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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