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Neutrogena Mineral Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 2.3% - 2.8%Zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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Product summary

We believe that "Neutrogena - Mineral Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion" 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).

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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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.

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.

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

titanium dioxide 8.3% - 10.2%

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

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

butyloctyl salicylate 3.1% - 3.7%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This sheer lotion from the #1 dermatologist-recommended sun care brand contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for protection from skin-aging UVA rays and skin-burning UVB rays.

Source: Neutrogena

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

What does the product description say?

Mineral Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

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 2.3% - 2.8%

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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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 2.6% - 3.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

isohexadecane 3.6% - 4.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Key Actives

dimethicone 2.3% - 2.8%

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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

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Potential irritants

butyloctyl salicylate 3.1% - 3.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl methoxycrylene 1.8% - 2.2%

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Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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zinc oxide 44% - 54%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

titanium dioxide 8.3% - 10.2%

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Works for: Sun protection

water 4.8% - 5.8%

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Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Water, Isohexadecane, Butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Caprylyl methicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Stearic acid, Trisiloxane, Polyester-7, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Behenyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Silica

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WIMJ similarity score		44%	44%	41%	41%	39%	39%	38%	38%	38%	37%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more	Common: titanium dioxide butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide np +7 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin	Common: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin	Common: butyloctyl salicylate titanium dioxide +1 more Other: bisabolol glycerin +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide Other: capryloyl salicylic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other:	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide +1 more Other: ceramide ap phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more Other: beeswax camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: glycerin
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Potential Irritants	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +14 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	nelumbo nucifera extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +37 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Mineral Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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