Comparison between Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 vs. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 70

Sun Bum

Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Neutrogena

Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 70

- 27 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin

Components only in Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 24

Zinc Oxide, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diheptyl Succinate, Methyl Dihydroabietate and 19 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 88.9%

Components only in Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 70 24

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone and 19 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 88.9%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Avobenzone

Water

Homosalate

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Octisalate

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Octocrylene

Diheptyl Succinate

Oxybenzone

Methyl Dihydroabietate

Water

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Fragrance

Silica

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Hair conditioning

Effects unique for Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50:

Cleansing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 70:

Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

11 out of 27

41%

chemical

11 out of 27

41%

natural

3 out of 27

11%

chemical

21 out of 27

78%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#14Sodium Hyaluronate^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil^#3

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Citric Acid^#27

Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#15

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 vs. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 70

Position 1

#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Colorant

UV Protection

Antiseptic

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

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#1Avobenzone

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.