Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 Versus Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 14 ingredients
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 14 ingredients
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 21.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Paraffin
Perfuming
Zinc Oxide 21.6%, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Synthetic Wax, Paraffin, Silica, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Ozokerite, Isopropyl Myristate, Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3%
UV Absorber
Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer
BHT
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCera Alba
Emollient
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingParaffin
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Homosalate 15%, Octocrylene 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Benzophenone-3 3%, Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer, BHT, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cera Alba, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Parfum, Polyethylene, Silica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer yet.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping, keeping the skin hydrated.
It is the diester of neopentyl glycol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate yet.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteParaffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
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 SilicaIngredient Ratings
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