Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 versus Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist .
Published on March 23, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist 9 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist 9 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist 9 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7% • Homosalate 4% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Octocrylene 6% • Benzophenone-3 4.5% • Water • Silica • Cetyl Dimethicone • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Steareth-100 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Dimethicone • Steareth-2 • Polyester-7 • Chlorphenesin • Propylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Bisabolol • Disodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate • Mannan • Xanthan Gum • BHT • Capryloyl Glycine • Trideceth-6 • Sarcosine • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract • Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract
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.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNeutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist 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 Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 OctocryleneNeutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 4.
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Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist 9 ingredients
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Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist 9 ingredients
Reviews
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Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
bagheera
I personally don't support Neutrogena after everything they've done... But if nothing else is available, this works well and is sold nearly...
I personally don't support Neutrogena after everything they've done... But if nothing else is available, this works well and is sold nearly everywhere.
Sun Bum Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist 9 ingredients
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