Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 Versus Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation - W0

Sunscreen

Foundation

American Brand

Updated on June 03, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation 30 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation 30 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30

Homosalate 15%

Skin Conditioning

Octocrylene 10%

UV Absorber

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

UV Absorber

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Blue 1 Lake

Cosmetic Colorant

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Caprylyl Methicone

Chlorphenesin

Dimethicone

Disodium EDTA

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Menthyl Lactate

Parfum

Pentylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Polyurethane-62

Silica

Abrasive

Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Tocopheryl Acetate

Trideceth-6

Water

Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient

1 / 2

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifying

4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Emollient

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Talc

Abrasive

1 / 0 Exfoliant Icon

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil

Masking

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Triethanolamine

Polysorbate 20

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Farnesol

Perfuming

Disodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Mica

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial, Preservative

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Water

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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