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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ versus Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ .

Published on July 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

15% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients

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