Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) Versus Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50+ - Medium
Updated on October 26, 2023
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They both contain SPF
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50+ 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isopropyl Palmitate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Hydrated Silica, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Methylparaben, Parfum, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77004
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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:
Learn more about OctocryleneAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl 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%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
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