Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Neutrogena - Beach Defense 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).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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), butyloctyl salicylate 0.20% - 0.35%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
This product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.
Price
The product retails from 8.97$ up to 13.49$ in the United States.
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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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
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.
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).
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
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 70 | Current | $8.97 | |
 La Roche-Posay Anthelios Face and Body Melt-In Milk Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 | 42% | $44.88 | |
 SkinCeuticals Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 Oil free sunscreen for face and body | 38% | $40.00 | |
Aveeno Protect & Hydrate Sunscreen Body Lotion, SPF 60 | 37% | $8.97 | |
 Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 | 36% | $9.74 | |
 Mesoestetic Mesoprotech Sun Protective Body Lotion SPF 30 | 36% | $36.99 |
Key Actives
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Comedogenic ingredients
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All ingredients
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, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Silica, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Synthetic beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Disodium edta, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Bht, Jojoba esters, Trideceth-6, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, 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
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Dermatological and environmental toxicological impact of the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone/benzophenone‐3
- Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients A Randomized Clinical Trial
- On Photostability of Oxybenzone