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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Mist - SPF 55 Versus Habit N°38 Cucumber Mister SPF 38

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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UV Absorber, UV Filter

Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.

Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.

Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.

The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:

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When to use

12 Routines
92% use in am
8% use in pm
92% use every day
2 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day