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Face Reality Skincare Ultimate Protection SPF 28 Versus Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on June 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and oily skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Ultimate Protection SPF 28
Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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When to use

20 Routines
90% use in am
10% use in pm
95% use every day
104 Routines
96% use in am
4% use in pm
99% use every day
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Reviews

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Face Reality Skincare Ultimate Protection SPF 28 35 ingredients

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Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 35 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Great Value (1)
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sleepylilwolf

10 days ago
Review

It gave decent sunscreen coverage and didn't leave much of a white cast,but it pilled a lot and made skin feel oily

#great value
#broke me out
#heavy
#pilling