PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Beach Defense Body Sunscreen Lotion With SPF 70

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 4.7% - 5.8%Dimethicone 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Neutrogena - Beach Defense Body Sunscreen Lotion With SPF 70" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 4.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 5.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

benzophenone-3 4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This sunscreen lotion is formulated with Helioplex Technology, which offers superior broad spectrum protection from aging UVA rays and burning UVB rays.

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This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This sunscreen lotion is formulated with Helioplex Technology, which offers superior broad spectrum protection from aging UVA rays and burning UVB rays.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

beeswax 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

dimethicone 4.7% - 5.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

cetyl dimethicone 0.95% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

dimethicone 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 1%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

parfum 0.15% - 0.3%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

styrene/acrylates copolymer 8.1% - 10%

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Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

dimethicone 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Ingredient list view

Water, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Silica, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Cetyl dimethicone, Beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexyl stearate, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Trideceth-6, Disodium edta, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Unknown, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Silica, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Cetyl dimethicone, Beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexyl stearate, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Trideceth-6, Disodium edta, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	41%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 70	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: glycerin tocopherol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: glycerin polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 benzophenone-3 +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin	Common: beeswax beeswax +3 more Other: glycerin glycerin +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin	Common: beeswax cetyl dimethicone +1 more Other: ascorbic acid retinyl palmitate +15 more	Common: dimethicone butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: panthenol glycerin +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +17 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +14 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? styrene/acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? +50 more	drometrizole trisiloxane Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? +46 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Beach Defense Body Sunscreen Lotion With SPF 70

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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