Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 70
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Sun protectionSPF 70 · 6 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
“This sunscreen lotion is formulated with Helioplex Technology, which offers superior broad spectrum protection from aging UVA rays and burning UVB rays.”
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 toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Beeswax, Dimethicone + 8 moreWorks
“This sunscreen lotion is formulated with Helioplex Technology, which offers superior broad spectrum protection from aging UVA rays and burning UVB rays.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-3 — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~8.1–10%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerDimethicone~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePotassium cetyl phosphate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSilica~2–2.5%
Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.4–1.7%
Trisiloxane~1.1–1.4%
Cetyl dimethicone~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeBeeswax~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexyl stearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateAcrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholTrideceth-6~0.3–0.55%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~0.2–0.35%
Butyloctyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateStyrene/acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSilica~0.25–0.5%
Glyceryl stearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSynthetic beeswax~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateEthylhexyl stearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateBht~0.2–0.35%
Jojoba esters~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersTrideceth-6~0.2–0.4%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneBenzophenone-34%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Benzophenone-3Water~0.2–0.35%
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerDimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSilica~0.3–0.5%
Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
Trisiloxane~0.2–0.35%
Cetyl dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeBeeswax~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexyl stearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateAcrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholTrideceth-6~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Glyceryl stearate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient 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
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NeutrogenaBeach Defense Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 70YOUR PRODUCT | Avon CareSun Face & Body Pure & Sensitive Moisturising Lotion SPF50 | Sun BumOriginal SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion - / 70 | COSRXVitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen 50++ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | $8.29 | — | $18.99+$10.70 | $20.11+$11.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 70 | SPF 50 | SPF 70 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Vichy Capital Soleil Soft Sheer Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60SkinCeuticals Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 Oil free sunscreen for face and body
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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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