Neutrogena

Beach Defense Water Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Beach Defense Water Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
0.2

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

0.0Humectancy0.4Occlusivity

50

SPF

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Neutrogena Beach Defense Water Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ has a moisturizing rating of 0.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product is purely occlusive, but with a low Occlusivity of 0.4 out of 10. It has zero Humectancy as we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list.

What else is good about it? This product has an SPF 50, which is the right SPF to use when spending lots of time outdoors and in the sun. Look out for a “broad spectrum” indication to be also protected from photoaging (i.e., wrinkles and sunspots).

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
35
Neopentyl Glycol DiethylhexanoateSyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
22
Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateSyntheticEmollient
15
HomosalateSyntheticSunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper
10
OctocryleneSyntheticSunscreen,Formula Helper
5
OctisalateSyntheticSunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3
AvobenzoneSyntheticSunscreen,Formula Helper
2
PolyethyleneSyntheticAbrasive,Formula Helper
1.5
IsohexadecanePetroleumEmollient,Formula Helper
1
Butyloctyl SalicylateSyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
0.3
OzokeritePetroleumFormula Helper
0.3
ParaffinPetroleumMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
Synthetic BeeswaxSyntheticFormula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

35

Function

Emollient, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate is a blend of neopentyl glycol, an organic chemical compound used in production of lubricants, and hexanoic fatty acid. The ingredient has similar properties to its brother - Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate. It also serves as an emollient or a formula thickness adjuster.
Score

22

Function

Emollient

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic emollient ester. This clear, colorless liquid has a unique sensorial profile that is light and silky, with good lubricity.
Score

15

Function

Sunscreen, Fragrance, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
Score

10

Function

Sunscreen, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.
Score

5

Function

Sunscreen, Fragrance, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A UVB sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl salicylate. It is normally paired with UVA sunscreens to provide broad-spectrum protection. Octisalate also protects other ingredients, like colorants and antioxidants, from deterioration due to exposure to UV light.

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