Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ versus Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 .
Published on June 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
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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 Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
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
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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 😥
At a glance
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 19 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 21.6% • Octyldodecyl PCA • Hexyl Neopentanoate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyethylene • Paraffin • Silica • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Ozokerite • Isopropyl Myristate • Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate
Titanium Dioxide 9% • Zinc Oxide • Aluminum Hydroxide • BHT • Bisabolol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • DMDM Hydantoin • Magnesium Sulfate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer • Silica • Stearic Acid • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Trisiloxane • Water
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideNeutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 BenzoateNeutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneNeutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GlycolNeutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 19 ingredients
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
Aveeno Sensitive Skin Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 19 ingredients
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