Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Versus Olehenriksen Banana Bright Sun-Kissed Face Primer
Updated on June 05, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry 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
Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Olehenriksen Banana Bright Sun-Kissed Face Primer 56 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Olehenriksen Banana Bright Sun-Kissed Face Primer 56 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Isohexadecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Erythrulose
TanningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Stevioside
MaskingGlucose
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentBoron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triacetin
AntimicrobialBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Aroma
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dihydroxyacetone, Squalane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Coconut Alkanes, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Mica, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Silica, Cetearyl Methicone, Ascorbic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Erythrulose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Stevioside, Glucose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Citrate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polysilicone-11, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Triacetin, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum, Aroma, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77491, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
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When to use
Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
Olehenriksen Banana Bright Sun-Kissed Face Primer 56 ingredients
