Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ .
Published on December 08, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and 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
Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ 22 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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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Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ 22 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ 22 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Ceteareth-20 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone • Panthenol • Citric Acid • Sodium Levulinate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzyl Alcohol • Stearoxytrimethylsilane • Stearyl Alcohol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Anisate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 13.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Silica • Dimethicone • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Polyurethane-62 • Phenoxyethanol • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Chlorphenesin • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Trideceth-6 • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDifferin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AcetateDifferin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ 22 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ 22 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 17 ingredients
Great for oily and acne prone skin. Doesn't cause a greasy look or feel. Been using for 5 years now and I swear by it!
Great for oily and acne prone skin. Doesn't cause a greasy look or feel. Been using for 5 years now and I swear by it!
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+ 22 ingredients
Applies fairly smoothly, but stings my eyes
Applies fairly smoothly, but stings my eyes
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