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Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+ Versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+ Versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+ versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum US. This chemical sunscreen covers mo
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Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+ Versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Detailed comparison of Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+ versus CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum US. This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Ceramide NP to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% Homosalate 13.5% Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% Octocrylene 10% Water Butyloctyl Salicylate Glycerin Alcohol Denat. Silica Dimethicone Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Polyurethane-62 Phenoxyethanol Pentylene Glycol Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Glyceryl Stearate Chlorphenesin Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Menthyl Lactate Tocopheryl Acetate Disodium EDTA Trideceth-6 Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice Sodium Hydroxide CI 19140 CI 16035 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 13.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyurethane-62, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140, CI 16035 Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Carbomer Cetearyl Alcohol Behentrimonium Methosulfate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Cholesterol Isopropyl Myristate Caprylyl Glycol Citric Acid Xanthan Gum Phytosphingosine Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell m