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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen - SPF 50 versus Nivea Sun Protect & Sensitive Protective Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ .

Published on March 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or parabens

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen German Brand Germany

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 Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen - SPF 50

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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
50
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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
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.

Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Nivea Sun Protect & Sensitive Protective Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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 Glycol

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Nivea Sun Protect & Sensitive Protective Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

12% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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