Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

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Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Versus Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30

Sunscreen

American Brand United States

Updated on June 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 21 ingredients

Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 35 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 21 ingredients

Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 35 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyester-27

Silica

Abrasive

Phenoxyethanol

Isododecane

Arachidyl Alcohol

Beeswax

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

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PEG-100 Stearate

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Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant

Parfum

Masking

Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%

UV Absorber

Homosalate 8%

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber

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Octocrylene 8%

Water

Silica

Cetyl Dimethicone

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Steareth-100

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Sodium Polyacrylate

Dimethicone

Polyester-7

Chlorphenesin

Steareth-2

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Disodium EDTA

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

Bisabolol

Masking

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

BHT

Antioxidant

Mannan

Xanthan Gum

Capryloyl Glycine

Trideceth-6

Sarcosine

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract

Perfuming

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

Antimicrobial

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.

As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.

This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.

One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1

Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”

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Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer yet.

Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate yet.

Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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