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- Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Mist SPF 50
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Mist SPF 50 has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10.
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).
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
45 | SD Alcohol 40-B | Botanical, Synthetic | Astringent,Formula Helper |
22 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
10 | Homosalate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
10 | Octocrylene | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
5 | Octisalate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Avobenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
2 | Trisiloxane | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.5 | Diisopropyl Adipate | Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant |
0.3 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
Ingredients explained
Score
45
Function
Astringent, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural ingredient containing a denaturant to discourage drinking.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
A synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.
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.