Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ versus Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 .
Last updated on October 11, 2023. Published on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, 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
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ 44 ingredients
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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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
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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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ 44 ingredients
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 23 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Water • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Titanium Dioxide • Zinc Oxide • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isopropyl Myristate • Pentylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Caprylyl Methicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer • Glycerin • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Carnosine • Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Ergothioneine • Ferulic Acid • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate • Lecithin • Mica • Micrococcus Lysate • Parfum • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Plankton Extract • Sodium PCA • Tin Oxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492 • CI 77891
Titanium Dioxide 3% • Aluminum Zinc Oxide 90% • Butylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Plankton Extract • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Ergothioneine • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • CI 77492 • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Lecithin • Methicone • Micrococcus Lysate • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Phenoxyethanol • Water • Silica • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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Ingredients Explained
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Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneElizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 WaterElizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 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.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideElizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ergothioneine is an antioxidant.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinElizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Micrococcus Lysate.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneElizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 43.
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ 44 ingredients
Neova SILC SHEER 2.0 SPF 40 23 ingredients
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ 44 ingredients
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