Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ versus Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ .
Published on August 01, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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Notable Ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
Homosalate 15% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate 10% • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Polyethylene • Isohexadecane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Ozokerite • Paraffin • Synthetic Beeswax • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate • Dimethicone • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Parfum • BHT
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate 21.6% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyethylene • Paraffin • Silica • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Ozokerite • Isopropyl Myristate • Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping, keeping the skin hydrated.
It is the diester of neopentyl glycol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 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 OzokeriteNeutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateNeutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
Usage
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Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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