Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 versus Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ .
Published on July 30, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 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 fragrances
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
Homosalate 15% • Octocrylene 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Benzophenone-3 3% • Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer • BHT • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Cera Alba • Diethyl Phthalate • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Ozokerite • Paraffin • Parfum • Polyethylene • Silica
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 4.9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5% • Benzophenone-3 3% • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Triethylhexanoin • Paraffinum Liquidum • Hydroxystearic Acid • Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide • Polyamide-8 • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Lecithin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Ppg-17 • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • BHT • Tocopherol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about HomosalateNeutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 OctocryleneNeutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateNeutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Also 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNeutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
You probably know this ingredient as Oxybenzone, a sunscreen ingredient. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredient, meaning it can protect the skin against UVB and short UVA rays. The absorption range is 270-350 nm with peak absorption at 288 and 350 nm.
This chemical ingredient protects your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV absorbers may absorb both UVA and UVB rays. It is often combined with other sunscreen ingredients to help with stability.
Ongoing research is looking into whether oxybenzone causes skin irritation and sensitivity. However, it has been shown to trigger contact dermatitis in some studies.
Oxybenzone is allowed in certain concentrations by many countries. It is allowed up to 6% in the US, and Canada, 5% in Japan, and 10% in Australia. Other countries and regions of the US have banned this ingredient to protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems. These places include Hawaii, Key West, US Virgin Islands, marine parks in Thailand, Aruba, and Palau.
The EU currently allows the following maximum concentrations:
Studies show conflicting results about oxybenzone being absorbed into the human body. The Swedish Research Institute has advised careful use of this ingredient by pregnant women and children. We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns about this ingredient and your health.
Learn more about Benzophenone-3Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNeutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
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Neutrogena UltraSheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 19 ingredients
Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
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