Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ versus Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 .
Last updated on October 27, 2023. Published on December 29, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ 31 ingredients
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 😥
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Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ 31 ingredients
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ 31 ingredients
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Polyethylene • Dimethicone • Octocrylene • Vinyl Dimethicone • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Silica • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ozokerite • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Morinda Citrifolia Extract • Sea Water • Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Powder • Bisabolol • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dehydroacetic Acid • Water • Butylene Glycol • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Linalool • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate
Homosalate 15% • Octocrylene 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Benzophenone-3 3% • Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer • BHT • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Cera Alba • Diethyl Phthalate • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Ozokerite • Paraffin • Parfum • Polyethylene • Silica
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.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneNature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about SilicaNature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateNature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteNature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ 31 ingredients
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ 31 ingredients
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Nature Republic California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ 31 ingredients
Yawnkun
This is the only sunscreen so far that doesn't break me out. I also love the matte, powdery finish it leaves on my skin. Easy to reapply too. I...
This is the only sunscreen so far that doesn't break me out. I also love the matte, powdery finish it leaves on my skin. Easy to reapply too. I also like the scent, doesn't linger too much though so it's perfect.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
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