Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 versus Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc .
Published on May 17, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, 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 Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
At a glance
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
Octocrylene 9% • Homosalate 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5% • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Blue 1 Lake • Caprylyl Methicone • Chlorphenesin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydroxyacetophenone • Parfum • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Polyurethane-62 • Silica • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Trideceth-6 • Benzophenone-3 4.5% • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Menthyl Lactate • Hc Violet No. 2 • Water
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 6% • Zinc Oxide 7% • Water • Diisopropyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Glycerin • Cetyl Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Hydrated Silica • Cyclopentasiloxane • Polyethylene • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Beeswax • Cyclohexasiloxane • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Sodium Chloride • DMDM Hydantoin • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 2.
Diisopropyl Adipate comes from isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.
It is a solvent and emollient. As a solvent, it is used to help other ingredients dissolve into the solution. It is also often used to soften hard ingredients.
Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a thin barrier. This thin barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Diisopropyl AdipateNeutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinNeutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 24.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateNeutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 17.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 55.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc contains this as ingredient number 5.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Brittskye157
Does it’s job
I think this is nothing complicated, does it’s job it’s lightweight, slippery, a little bit of a shine once dries down a little, it...
Does it’s job
I think this is nothing complicated, does it’s job it’s lightweight, slippery, a little bit of a shine once dries down a little, it doesn’t pill and my make up goes on top easily. Great product
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Clear Zinc 24 ingredients
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