PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion With SPF 30

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 5.7% - 6.9%Dimethicone 0.35% - 0.6%

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Product summary

We assess that "Neutrogena - Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion With SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.50% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 6.00% (declared) and octocrylene 8.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

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

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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.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%

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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 8%

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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

homosalate 6%

Irritation risk:

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

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Ideal for active families, this beach-strength sunscreen lotion is clinically proven to help defend against the signs of sun damage and may decrease the risk of skin cancer caused by the sun when used as directed.

Source: Walmart

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?

spectrum protection from skin-aging UVA rays and skin-burning UVB rays.

Source: Walmart

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).

dimethicone 5.7% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

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

hydrolyzed jojoba esters 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

jojoba esters 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 5.7% - 6.9%

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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 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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 0.25% - 0.5%

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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

dimethicone 5.7% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

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

potassium cetyl phosphate 3.9% - 4.7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Caprylyl glycol, Silica, Cetyl dimethicone, Beeswax, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Trideceth-6, Disodium edta, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Silica, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylyl methicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Synthetic beeswax, Cetyl dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Behenyl alcohol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl stearate, Bht, Jojoba esters, Trideceth-6

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	37%	37%	34%	34%	34%	34%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: glycerin polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate Other: glycerin	Common: beeswax beeswax +3 more Other: glycerin tocopherol	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone Other: avena sativa kernel flour glycerin +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane octocrylene Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +3 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +51 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +5 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion With SPF 30

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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