Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 Australia

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free

Region: Australia

Sunscreen

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Homosalate

Octocrylene

Butylene Glycol

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Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Bisabolol

BHT

Caprylyl Glycol

Cetyl Dimethicone

Chlorphenesin

Silica

Dibutyl Adipate

Dimethicone

Disodium EDTA

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Glucomannan

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Pentylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Polyester-7

Polysorbate 20

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Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Water

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Polyacrylate

Steareth-100

Steareth-2

Trideceth-6

Xanthan Gum

Water

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Homosalate

Skin Conditioning

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Emollient

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Dibutyl Adipate

Emollient

Propanediol

Solvent

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber

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Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Absorbent

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate

C20-22 Alcohols

C14-22 Alcohols

Capryloyl Glycine

Sodium Citrate

Cellulose Gum

Citric Acid

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Ectoin

Mannitol

Xylitol

Sodium Hydroxide

Rhamnose

Fructooligosaccharides

Humectant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

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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.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2026.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

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Dibutyl Adipate

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.

As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.

Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.

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Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.

It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.

Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.

It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.

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Homosalate

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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