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Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen With SPF 55 Neutrogena

Neutrogena - Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen With SPF 55
SPF55
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

86 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays
Organic filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
cross
meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
octocrylene
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
homosalate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
benzophenone-3
meets threshold
meets threshold
cross
meets threshold
ethylhexyl salicylate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
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What does the product description say?
"Stabilized with Helioplex Technology, the SPF 55 facial sunscreen offers superior broad spectrum protection from skin-aging UVA and skin-burning UVB rays."
From: Walmart

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
homosalate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
octocrylene
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 avobenzone - 2.7 % Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
2 homosalate - 4 % 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
3 octisalate - 4.5 % 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
4 octocrylene - 6 % 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
5 oxybenzone - 4.5 % 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
6 water Plain old water
7 silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
8 cetyl dimethicone A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
9 styrene/acrylates copolymer Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
10 c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
11 steareth-100
12 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
13 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
14 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
15 sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
16 dimethicone 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
17 steareth-2 Helps oil and water mix together
18 polyester-7
19 chlorphenesin A preservative
20 propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
21 ethylhexyl stearate
22 neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
23 bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
24 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
25 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
26 acrylates/dimethicone copolymer Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
27 diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate
28 mannan
29 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
30 bht A preservative
31 capryloyl glycine
32 trideceth-6 Helps oil and water mix together
33 sarcosine
34 cedrus atlantica bark extract
35 cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract
36 portulaca oleracea extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Scientific Sources

  • 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
  • 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
  • 5: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Steareth-2,-4,-6,-7,-10,-11,-13,-15, and-20
  • Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
  • α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
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