Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 .
Published on September 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and 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
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 😥
At a glance
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Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Octocrylene 10% • Homosalate 10% • Methyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Isoamyl Cocoate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Alcohol Denat. 5% • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Polyester-8 • Polyamide-8 • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Octocrylene 9% • Homosalate 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5% • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Blue 1 Lake • Caprylyl Methicone • Chlorphenesin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydroxyacetophenone • Parfum • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Polyurethane-62 • Silica • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Trideceth-6 • Benzophenone-3 4.5% • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Menthyl Lactate • Hc Violet No. 2 • Water
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 OctocryleneSun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 HomosalateSun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Reviews
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Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30 32 ingredients
Brittskye157
Does it’s job
I think this is nothing complicated, does it’s job it’s lightweight, slippery, a little bit of a shine once dries down a little, it...
Does it’s job
I think this is nothing complicated, does it’s job it’s lightweight, slippery, a little bit of a shine once dries down a little, it doesn’t pill and my make up goes on top easily. Great product
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