Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 Versus Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Updated on May 24, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 26 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer 47 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 26 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Homosalate, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Octocrylene, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-21, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 16035, CI 42090
Zinc Oxide 15.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Pulp Extract
EmollientBarosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-11
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 15.5%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Butylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract, Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysilicone-11, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 15985, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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