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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 versus Vichy Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ .

Published on February 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and better texture

Free From

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

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen French Brand France

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.

Price

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Buy Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
PHA (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Vichy Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 33.

Vichy Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 35.

Vichy Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

20% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
50% have mixed ratings
0% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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