Name: Neutrogena - Cool Dry Sport Sunscreen Spray
Brand: Neutrogena

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Product summary

We believe that "Neutrogena - Cool Dry Sport Sunscreen Spray" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 6.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

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 3%

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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 10%

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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 6%

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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?

Designed to be sweat and water resistant, this powerful sport sunscreen features Micromesh Technology and helps create a breathable barrier that allows sweat to pass through and evaporate, while providing durable sun protection against 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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 4.6% - 5.6%

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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

dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

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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 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 1%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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 15%

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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 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, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Caprylyl methicone, Cetyl dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexyl stearate, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Parfum, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Bht, Trideceth-6, Water, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Caprylyl methicone, Cetyl dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexyl stearate, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Parfum, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Bht, Trideceth-6

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SPF	SPF 100	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 85	SPF 90	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +10 more	Common: beeswax benzophenone-3 +5 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour glycerin	Common: homosalate benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: peg-10 dimethicone	Common: beeswax beeswax +7 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dipotassium glycyrrhizate +6 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cocos nucifera oil cyclopentasiloxane	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other:	Common: dimethicone homosalate +4 more Other: retinyl palmitate sodium ascorbyl phosphate +4 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +16 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +2 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? isododecane Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +16 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +14 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +12 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +3 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +27 more

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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