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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 - US Versus AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V.3 SPF 50+

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on November 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V.3 SPF 50+

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.

It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.

When to use

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100% use in am
0% use in pm
92% use every day
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Reviews

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients

2.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) Irritating (1)
CaroleD's avatar

CaroleD

1 year ago
Review

If you have oily skin, do not use!

It is super greasy and it feels impossible to apply enough without ending up like a disco ball.

It somehow always ends up in my eyes and burns like mad.

If you have dry skin, you may find it very hydrating.

#hydrating
#heavy
#sticky
#oily
kassia's avatar

Kassia

4 months ago
Review

As with most other Hydro Boost products, this is hydrating with a lovely light scent and pleasant gel consistency, plus the added benefit of leaving no cast at all. However, if it gets anywhere even remotely close to the eyes (and I mean remotely), said eyes will burn and sting until kingdom come.

#irritating

AXIS - Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V.3 SPF 50+ 38 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 5 ratings
Works Well (3) No Scent (2) Great Value (2)
verenski's avatar

verenski

7 months ago
Review

Awful! Does not absorb very well, leaves a white cast, too thick
Has a herbal scent

#irritating
#heavy
#oily
#strong scent
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Naria Fo

9 months ago
Review

I haven’t found many Korean mineral sunscreens that work for me, but I love this one. It feels a little heavy going on but dries down nicely and is perfect for my oily acne prone skin.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent