Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 versus SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 .
Published on January 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
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
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.
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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:
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:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide • Water • Isohexadecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dimethicone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethiconol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Stearic Acid • Xanthan Gum • CI 77492
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Caffeine • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Sodium Citrate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideNeutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideNeutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidNeutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Usage
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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30 22 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
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