Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ versus Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 .
Published on June 23, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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.
Price
Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ 28 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 35 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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:
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 😥
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ 28 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 35 ingredients
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.
Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ 28 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 35 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 13.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Silica • Dimethicone • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Polyurethane-62 • Phenoxyethanol • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Chlorphenesin • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Menthyl Lactate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Trideceth-6 • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice • Sodium Hydroxide • CI 15985 • CI 16035
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% • Homosalate 8% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 8% • Water • Silica • Cetyl Dimethicone • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Steareth-100 • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Dimethicone • Polyester-7 • Chlorphenesin • Steareth-2 • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Disodium EDTA • Propylene Glycol • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Bisabolol • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • BHT • Mannan • Xanthan Gum • Capryloyl Glycine • Trideceth-6 • Sarcosine • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract • Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNeutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateNeutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 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 Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaNeutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-6.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ 28 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 35 ingredients
Usage
Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.
When to use
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+ 28 ingredients
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30 35 ingredients
Alternatives
Our Dupe Finder has found 3 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Hydrating Face Serum SPF 60+.
See 3 alternativesOur Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Neutrogena Clear Face Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30.
See 50 alternatives