The ingredient list suggests that "Neutrogena - Clear Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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.

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.50% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 8.00% (declared) and octocrylene 8.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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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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 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

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.

homosalate 8%

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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

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

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: sarcosine, butylene 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, cetyl dimethicone.

cetyl dimethicone 5.8% - 7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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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

sarcosine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Key Actives

bisabolol 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

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

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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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

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%

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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 8%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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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, Silica, Cetyl dimethicone, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Steareth-100, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Polyester-7, Chlorphenesin, Steareth-2, Ethylhexyl stearate, Disodium edta, Propylene glycol, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Bisabolol, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Butylene glycol, Bht, Mannan, Xanthan gum, Capryloyl glycine, Trideceth-6, Sarcosine, Cedrus atlantica bark extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Portulaca oleracea extract

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	42%	42%	42%	41%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 70	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 70
Key ingredients	bisabolol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: dimethicone homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: dimethicone homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: glycerin prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: dimethicone homosalate +2 more Other: panthenol butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other:	Common: bisabolol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: glycerin hydrated silica +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 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	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 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	4-methylbenzylidene camphor Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +5 more	argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sorbitol/sebacic acid copolymer behenate Has skin benefit? +4 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 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? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	4-methylbenzylidene camphor Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more

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