Comparison between Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Serum SPF 60 vs. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer

Neutrogena

Invisible Daily Defense Serum SPF 60

Neutrogena

Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer

- 28 components -

- 22 components -

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Ingredients in both products 6

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Disodium EDTA and 1 more. Show.

Components only in Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Serum SPF 60 22

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Butyloctyl Salicylate and 17 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 78.6%

Components only in Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer 16

Salicylic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Methyl Gluceth-20 and 11 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 72.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Avobenzone

Salicylic Acid

Homosalate

Water

Octisalate

Dicaprylyl Ether

Octocrylene

Cetearyl Alcohol

Water

Glycerin

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

Glycerin

Dimethicone

Alcohol Denatured

Methyl Gluceth-20

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Invisible Daily Defense Serum SPF 60:

Nutrifying, Tones up skin, Hair conditioning

Effects unique for Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer:

Cleansing, Acne fighting, Antifungal, Protection, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

3 out of 28

11%

chemical

20 out of 28

71%

natural

6 out of 22

27%

chemical

16 out of 22

73%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Glycerin^#7Alcohol Denatured^#8

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#5

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#1

Detailed view

Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Serum SPF 60 vs. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer

Position 1

#1Avobenzone (3%)

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

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#1Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.