Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ versus Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ .
Published on February 07, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and 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 Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ 41 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ 23 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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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
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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
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ 41 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ 41 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ 23 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 4.9% • Zinc Oxide 4.7% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Beeswax • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Peg-8 • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetyl Dimethicone • Benzyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Methicone • Arachidyl Alcohol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Peg-8 Laurate • Xanthan Gum • Isohexadecane • Behenyl Alcohol • Trisiloxane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Arachidyl Glucoside • Bisabolol • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • BHT • Polysorbate 60 • Stearic Acid • Methylisothiazolinone • Polyaminopropyl Biguanide • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Calcium Pantothenate • Retinyl Palmitate • Alumina
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 15% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Benzophenone-3 6% • Water • Styrene • Silica • Beeswax • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • Chlorphenesin • Triethanolamine • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Methylisothiazolinone
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxNeutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 SilicaNeutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateNeutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTANeutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateNeutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
MI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneNeutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ 41 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ 23 ingredients
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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ 41 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ 23 ingredients
Reviews
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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ 41 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+ 23 ingredients
Acne, white face, not sweat proof
Gave me acne, left a white sheen on my face, if I sweat it would run down my face, also if it dries and you rub your face it will like roll off onto your hand
Acne, white face, not sweat proof
Gave me acne, left a white sheen on my face, if I sweat it would run down my face, also if it dries and you rub your face it will like roll off onto your hand
Used to like it as a body sunscreen.
Found that it worked quite well at high altitude where UV is even stronger - the high SPF seemed to help a lot in those situations.
Tried using it on my face but I didn't like the feeling, and...
Used to like it as a body sunscreen.
Found that it worked quite well at high altitude where UV is even stronger - the high SPF seemed to help a lot in those situations.
Tried using it on my face but I didn't like the feeling, and it seemed to irritate my face skin.
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