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 Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion .
Published on February 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
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Not Reef Safe
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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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 27 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
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
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 27 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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Hydrated Silica • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Dimethicone • Polyester-8 • Caprylyl Methicone • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Trideceth-6 • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Parfum • Sodium Polyacrylate • Behenyl Alcohol • Dimethyl Capramide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Xanthan Gum • Polyaminopropyl Biguanide • Tocopheryl Acetate • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateNeutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 SalicylateNeutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateNeutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 ParfumNeutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 27 ingredients
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Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 27 ingredients
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