Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ Versus Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
Updated on June 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ 33 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ 33 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Beeswax, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Cetyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, BHT, Jojoba Esters, Trideceth-6
Zinc Oxide 19.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Zinc Oxide 19.2%, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryzanol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Bisabolol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ 33 ingredients
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick 17 ingredients
