Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 Versus True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30
Updated on January 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 32 ingredients
True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 32 ingredients
True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Trideceth-6, Jojoba Esters
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Powder
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera
Skin ProtectingIsopropyl Jojobate
EmollientJojoba Alcohol
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera, Isopropyl Jojobate, Jojoba Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Lactic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 32 ingredients
True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30 33 ingredients
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