"Neutrogena - Healthy Skin Makeup Primer, Broad Spectrum SPF 15" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, it does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a" mixed "sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called" chemical ") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: avobenzone, octinoxate and homosalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. 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.

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The product retails from 11.97$ up to 14.50$ in the United States.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 5.3% - 6.5%

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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

isododecane 3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

glycine soja seed extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

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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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4%

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

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

homosalate 3%

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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

What does the product description say?

oz tube of tone-correcting primerHelps even and brightens skinSilky, lightweight formula helps makeup apply more smoothly and extends the wear of makeupOptical modifiers help minimize the look of imperfectionsNatural Soy helps improve the look of skin overtime

Source: Riteaid

This product contains ingredients (glycine soja seed extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

glycine soja seed extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4%

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Works for: Sun protection

peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone 1.1% - 1.4%

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Works for: Cleansing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dimethicone 5.3% - 6.5%

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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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Isododecane, Methyl trimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Silica, Butylene glycol, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Glycine soja seed extract, Tocopherol, Propylene carbonate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Sorbic acid, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Ci 77163, Iron oxides, Tin oxide, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Isododecane, Methyl trimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Silica, Butylene glycol, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Glycine soja seed extract, Tocopherol, Propylene carbonate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Sorbic acid, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Ci 77163, Iron oxides, Tin oxide

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Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +7 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside caffeine +7 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate triethylhexanoin	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate triethylhexanoin	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate hydrated silica +2 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +2 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +3 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +1 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +4 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +1 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +4 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	rhododendron ferrugineum extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? cassia alata leaf extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +50 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more

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