Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) Versus Sunsense Face Ultra Light SPF 50+
Updated on September 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
Sunsense Face Ultra Light SPF 50+ 5 ingredients
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
Sunsense Face Ultra Light SPF 50+ 5 ingredients
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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.
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%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneYou 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 2025.
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.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
Sunsense Face Ultra Light SPF 50+ 5 ingredients
Reviews
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
Sunsense Face Ultra Light SPF 50+ 5 ingredients
This is one of the few chemical sunscreens available in Australia without avobenzone or oxybenzone. Unfortunately it is not ultra-light, but very thick and sticky. Still less white-cast than most zinc-based sunscreens, so I'll use it up on my body.
I much prefer the Cetaphil Ultra Light as a facial sunscreen without either of the -benzones.
