We assess that "Neutrogena - Clear Face Sunscreen Lotion" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 4.50% (declared), avobenzone 2.70% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 4.00% (declared) and octocrylene 6.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

As for the white cast, the reviewer reported a noticeable whitish residue.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.

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The product retails for 15.99CA$ in Canada and from 28.16$ up to 77.18$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%

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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.

octocrylene 6%

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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

benzophenone-3 4.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Stabilized with Helioplex Technology, the facial sunscreen offers superior broad spectrum protection from skin-aging UVA and skin-burning UVB rays.

Source: Target

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).

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% - 6.1%

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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 0.65% - 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 0.15% - 0.3%

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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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

bisabolol 0.25% - 0.5%

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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 0.65% - 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

benzophenone-3 4.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

propylene glycol 0.35% - 0.65%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%

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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 4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.5%

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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, Benzophenone-3, Water, Silica, Cetyl dimethicone, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Steareth-100, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Steareth-2, Dimethicone, Polyester-7, Chlorphenesin, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexyl stearate, Disodium edta, Bisabolol, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Butylene glycol, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Bht, Capryloyl glycine, Mannan, Xanthan gum, Trideceth-6, Sarcosine, Cedrus atlantica bark extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Portulaca oleracea extract

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	45%	44%	43%	42%	41%	41%	40%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 55	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 bisabolol +7 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour beeswax +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: glycerin	Common: dimethicone homosalate +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide 3 +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: glycerin hydrated silica +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract ethylhexyl triazone	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more
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Potential Irritants	cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +8 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +8 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +6 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +21 more

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Evens skin tone

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