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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 .

Published on February 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

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

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Buy Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30

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Starts at $33.02

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
45

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 25.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 24.

10
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 contains this as ingredient number 28.

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18% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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