Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 - US Versus EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted
Updated on July 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 24 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 Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Polyurethane-62
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBasic Violet 2
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Caprylyl Methicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Polyurethane-62, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Menthyl Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Basic Violet 2, Blue 1 Lake
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningQuercetin
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Titanium Dioxide 7%, Alumina, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, CI 77492, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Water, Quercetin, Sodium Hydroxide, Thioctic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 24 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
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.
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.
