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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20, Nude [40]
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 20 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 10 moreGood evidence
“It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination with Color Correcting Full Coverage Illuminating Foundation + Anti-Aging Hydrating Serum + SPF 50+ UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Physical Sunscreen 1.08 fl oz / 32 ml”
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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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.
Anti-agingTocopherolLimited evidence
“It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination with Color Correcting Full Coverage Illuminating Foundation + Anti-Aging Hydrating Serum + SPF 50+ UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Physical Sunscreen 1.08 fl oz / 32 ml”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Methylisothiazolinone, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Silk~28–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideWater~12–14%
Cyclopentasiloxane~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl palmitate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateTalc~3.3–4.1%
Cyclohexasiloxane~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePotassium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Butylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPolyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateCetyl dimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeMagnesium sulfate~1.1–1.3%
Cyclomethicone~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconePotassium nitrate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerStearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-12/smdi copolymer~1–1.3%
Tocopherol~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateAlumina~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidSilica~0.9–1.1%
Soymilk powder~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethicone~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeChrysanthemum parthenium flower extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quaternium-90 bentonite~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene carbonate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateSilica silylate~0.6–0.9%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateAcrylates crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
Magnesium carbonate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light
More about Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Silk, Titanium dioxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Talc, Cyclohexasiloxane, Unknown, Potassium benzoate, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Magnesium sulfate, Cyclomethicone, Unknown, Potassium nitrate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Silica, Soymilk powder, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower extract, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Propylene carbonate, Silica silylate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Acrylates crosspolymer, Magnesium carbonate, Disodium edta, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Parfum
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Product summary
"Neutrogena - Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20, Nude [40]" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
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.
Price
The product retails for 61.45A$ in Australia and from 9.56$ up to 26.06$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
- 6
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