Tula Skincare Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint Sunscreen SPF 30 - 5 - Light Neutral Versus Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 - Light Neutral 30
Updated on June 01, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Tula Skincare Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint Sunscreen SPF 30 68 ingredients
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Tula Skincare Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint Sunscreen SPF 30 68 ingredients
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientSafflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, C9-12 Alkane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Isododecane, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Bisabolol, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Boron Nitride, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyglycerin-6, Octyldodecanol, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Mica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingBHT
Antioxidant
Erythorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Isostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Iron Oxides
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-75 Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, BHT, Erythorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Arginine, Silica, Polysorbate 20, PEG-100 Stearate, Isostearyl Palmitate, Sclerotium Gum, Polysilicone-11, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Iron Oxides, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 SilicaTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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!
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