8
Shared Ingredients
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 vs Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50
Comparing NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 versus Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50
vs
Product 2
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50
27
Unique to NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50
16
Unique to Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 8 ingredients in common. NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 has 27 unique ingredients while Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 has 16.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
17 rated
94%
Safe
33 rated
11%
Irritant
28 rated
Based on 33 rated ingredient s
8%
Comedogenic
13 rated
96%
Safe
23 rated
14%
Irritant
21 rated
Based on 23 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 Benefits
✓Has scar-healing properties✓Has Anti-aging properties✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause irritation for some skin types
Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 Benefits
✓Has skin-brightening properties!May Worsen Eczema
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (8)
1
Ingredients — Unique to NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50
Titanium Dioxide 7%CSIRIsododecaneCSIRHydrogenated PolydeceneCSIRButyloctyl SalicylateCSIRGluconolactoneCSIRAluminaCSIRAmmonium HydroxideCSIRLactobionic AcidCSIRPeg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeCSIRPhenethyl BenzoateCSIRNylon-12CSIREpigallocatechin GallateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRTocopherolCSIRDimethicone/Peg-10/15 CrosspolymerCSIRHydrogen DimethiconeCSIRIsohexadecaneCSIRSodium CitrateCSIRDisteardimonium HectoriteCSIRMagnesium SulfateCSIRDipropylene GlycolCSIRPropylene CarbonateCSIRSodium BisulfiteCSIRTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCSIRCi 77492CSIRCi 77491CSIRCi 77499CSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50
Octyldodecyl Citrate CrosspolymerCSIRPhenyl TrimethiconeCSIRCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 DimethiconeCSIRGlycerinCSIREthyl MethiconeCSIRCetyl DimethiconeCSIRSilicaCSIRAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCSIRChrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem JuiceCSIRGlyceryl BehenateCSIRPhenethyl AlcoholCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRCetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone CrosspolymerCSIRAcrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRChlorphenesinCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 better than Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 and Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 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, Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 or Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 and Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 and Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 or Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50.
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