14
Shared Ingredients
NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40 vs Neutrogena ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45
Comparing NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40 versus Neutrogena ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40
vs
Product 2
Neutrogena ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45
24
Unique to NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40
21
Unique to Neutrogena ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45
NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Neutrogena ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 14 ingredients in common. NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40 has 24 unique ingredients while Neutrogena ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45 has 21.
Skin Safety Profile
5%
Comedogenic
21 rated
91%
Safe
34 rated
18%
Irritant
34 rated
Based on 34 rated ingredient s
5%
Comedogenic
19 rated
88%
Safe
32 rated
16%
Irritant
31 rated
Based on 32 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (14)
1
Ingredients — Unique to NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40
Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIRAcetyl GlucosamineCSIRButyloctyl SalicylateCSIRCyclopentasiloxaneCSIRC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCSIRGlycerinCSIRButylene GlycolCSIROctyldodecyl NeopentanoateCSIRCetyl AlcoholCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractCSIRMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractCSIRLecithinCSIRArctium Lappa Root ExtractCSIRDimethicone CrosspolymerCSIRPropylene GlycolCSIRPeg-75 StearateCSIRSteareth-20CSIRCeteth-20CSIRAmmonium HydroxideCSIRCarbomerCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRSodium BisulfiteCSIROctinoxateCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Neutrogena ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45
HomosalateCSIROctocryleneCSIRAcrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerCSIRAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateCSIRBehenyl AlcoholCSIRBenzyl AlcoholCSIRBHTCSIRCaprylyl MethiconeCSIRCera AlbaCSIRCetyl DimethiconeCSIRDimethicone/Peg-10/15 CrosspolymerCSIREthylhexyl StearateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersCSIRJojoba EstersCSIRParfumCSIRPotassium Cetyl PhosphateCSIRSilicaCSIRSodium PolyacrylateCSIRStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerCSIRTrideceth-6CSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40 better than Neutrogena ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Sheer Hydration SPF 40 and ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45 side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Sheer Hydration SPF 40 or ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Sheer Hydration SPF 40 and ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Sheer Hydration SPF 40 and ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Sheer Hydration SPF 40 or ULTRA SHEER Face Sunscreen SPF 45.
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