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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 versus Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 50 .

Published on February 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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 Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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Buy Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 50

Starts at $8.99

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 (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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.

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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 Acetate

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Face Mist SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

11% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
72% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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