Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen SPF15 versus Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 .
Published on June 21, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
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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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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 with Sunscreen SPF15 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 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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Contains EU Allergens
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen SPF15 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen SPF15 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
Octocrylene 2% • Water • Glycerin • Caprylyl Methicone • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer • Benzyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Blue 1 Lake • CI 16035
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7% • Homosalate 4% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Octocrylene 6% • Benzophenone-3 4.5% • Water • Silica • Cetyl Dimethicone • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Steareth-100 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Dimethicone • Steareth-2 • Polyester-7 • Chlorphenesin • Propylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Bisabolol • Disodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate • Mannan • Xanthan Gum • BHT • Capryloyl Glycine • Trideceth-6 • Sarcosine • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract • Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 with Sunscreen SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 with Sunscreen SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinNeutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTANeutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen SPF15 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
Usage
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen SPF15 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
Reviews
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen SPF15 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 55 36 ingredients
bagheera
I personally don't support Neutrogena after everything they've done... But if nothing else is available, this works well and is sold nearly...
I personally don't support Neutrogena after everything they've done... But if nothing else is available, this works well and is sold nearly everywhere.
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