Sunsense Face Ultra Light Tint SPF 50+ Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30
Updated on April 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sunsense Face Ultra Light Tint SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Sunsense Face Ultra Light Tint SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropylparaben
Preservative
Talc
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, CI 77491, CI 77492, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate, Tocopherol, Myristyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pvp, Propylparaben, Talc, Water, Xanthan Gum
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingParfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyurethane-62
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningHomosalate 15%, Octocrylene 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Blue 1 Lake, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Menthyl Lactate, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyurethane-62, Silica, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trideceth-6, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about SilicaDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Sunsense Face Ultra Light Tint SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
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Sunsense Face Ultra Light Tint SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients
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I actually really like this product it leaves a really nice glowy and plump after finish no white cast good base for my makeup (it depends if ur makeup is silicone or water based) and doesn’t break me out at all as someone with acne prone skin I do put it on with my skin wet after toner so maybe that has to do with it putting it on dry though is rlly bad and it’s cheap idk I recommend it and it’s Show more
