Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Neutrogena - Bright Boost™ Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 and Neoglucosamine" 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: avobenzone, octisalate, homosalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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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The product retails for 37.25A$ in Australia and from 8.68$ up to 26.99$ in the United States.

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Exfoliation
Anti-oxidation

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.

octocrylene 6%

Irritation risk:

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5%

Irritation risk:

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.

homosalate 5%

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?

Neutrogena Bright Boost Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 Sunscreen,Lightweight, sheer moisturizer improves skin tone, texture, dullness for brighter, radiant skin,Revives tired looking skin and visibly improves fine lines, texture & skin tone in 1 week,Features antioxidant formula with Neoglucosamine, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Moringa Seed Oil Extract,Neoglucosamine, a building block of hyaluronic acid, helps firm, exfoliate and plump skin Neutrogena Bright Boost Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 Sunscreen helps protect and moisturize skin while also improving skin tone.

Source: Target

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

acetyl glucosamine 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Neoglucosamine ® , Moringa Seed, Vitamin C & E Brightens & improves uneven tone & texture Sheer SPF 30 sunscreen face moisturizer Proprietary NEUTROGENA ACCELERATED BRIGHTENING COMPLEX ™ formula How to Use Apply generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure.

Source: Neutrogena

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).

acetyl glucosamine 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Bright Boost™ Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 and Neoglucosamine

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, diisopropyl adipate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

acetyl glucosamine 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

dimethicone 2% - 2.4%

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

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Our best brightening moisturizer with sunscreen contains Neoglucosamine, a dermatologist-preferred skin resurfacing and brightening ingredient, designed to visibly reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots.

Source: Target

This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

acetyl glucosamine 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (moringa oleifera seed extract). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

moringa oleifera seed extract 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

tocopheryl acetate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Key Actives

acetyl glucosamine 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Exfoliation

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

dimethicone 2% - 2.4%

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

parfum 0.55% - 0.8%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

homosalate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl methicone, Diisopropyl adipate, Acetyl glucosamine, Silica, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, Polyurethane-62, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Parfum, Glyceryl stearate, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Trideceth-6, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Mica, Titanium dioxide

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WIMJ similarity score		59%	59%	54%	50%	46%	45%	45%	44%	44%	43%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 35	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 70	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	acetyl glucosamine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine dimethicone +2 more Other: retinol palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine dimethicone +1 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 linoleic acid +21 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate linoleic acid +16 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: prunus armeniaca kernel oil squalane	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? copaifera officinalis resin Has skin benefit? +24 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	eugenol Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +84 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +63 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more

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Neutrogena Bright Boost™ Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 and Neoglucosamine

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Moisturizing

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Exfoliation

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Anti-oxidation

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