Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 Versus Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+
Updated on June 27, 2024
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
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 15 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 15 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeritePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 15 ingredients
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 14 ingredients
Reviews
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Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 30 15 ingredients
It is effective if you don’t want ti get sub burnt, but it does NOT feel good on your skin (especially for oily/combo skin) broke both me and my brother out + needs to be re-applied frequently. Love the smell tho!!
Absorbs sooooooo well, love the smell and its supes easy to apply! Recomend!!!
