Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% versus Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on November 01, 2022
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
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Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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EU Allergen Free
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Homosalate 15% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate 10% • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Polyethylene • Isohexadecane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Ozokerite • Paraffin • Synthetic Beeswax • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate • Dimethicone • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Parfum • BHT
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Clover
Gotta give credit where credit is due
WOW… lot of people ganging up on this incredibly affordable/popular serum. I understand the criticisms, but...
Gotta give credit where credit is due
WOW… lot of people ganging up on this incredibly affordable/popular serum. I understand the criticisms, but personally I don’t believe the intensity is warranted. For so many people this was the start of their skincare journey; it certainly was mine! And because I had never used ingredients like niacinamide or zinc on my face before, of course I noticed an incredible improvement in regards to my acne and skin tone evenness. This is a good serum to start with. No, you don’t need 10% strength (2%-5% works well) and for some that 10% can be irritating. However most people can handle 10% just fine so it’s not something many need worry about. The formulation isn’t elegant and sometimes it gets frothy or pills when you try to rub this in— BUT this is $6! You can’t really beat The Ordinary’s prices, and for some people $6 is all they can afford to spend on skincare so this is a good affordable option.
If you already have effective products with niacinamide in your routine, you do not need to add this in because it won’t really do anything for you. But if you’re just washing your face with something like dish soap then of course this will make an incredible difference. You’ll probably move on from it eventually, but it’s an effective place to start. Wishing everyone the best on their skincare journey. <3
AshN.
(Tried Jan 2021) This was actually the product that made me realize that my skin does not mix with Niacinamide (especially at high concentrations...
(Tried Jan 2021) This was actually the product that made me realize that my skin does not mix with Niacinamide (especially at high concentrations because I can usually tolerate it at %4/less or when it isn't a primary ingredient). I tested it on my wrist and a small patch on my cheek to check, and I had hives in both areas. I wouldn't want to give this a poor rating solely on the account of my allergic reaction as I'm sure it works for many others.
Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
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