"Neutrogena - Oil Free Facial Moisturizer With SPF 15 Sunscreen Fragrance-Free" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.00% (declared), avobenzone 1.50% (declared), octinoxate 7.50% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 3.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Oil Free Facial Moisturizer With SPF 15 Sunscreen Fragrance-Free

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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: glycerin, caprylyl 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, octyldodecyl neopentanoate.

dimethicone 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

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

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 6.1% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen

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 1.5%

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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 3%

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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 3%

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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?

Oil-free face moisturizer contains Broad Spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen to help prevent premature signs of skin aging caused by the sun.

Source: Riteaid

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).

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Key Actives

dimethicone 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

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 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

ethylene brassylate 0.5% - 0.75%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 6.1% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Ethylene brassylate, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethyl heptenal, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Ethylene brassylate, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethyl heptenal

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	40%	39%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%	37%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 25	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 15
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: petrolatum cyclomethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: beta-sitosterol calcium pantothenate +3 more	Common: octocrylene butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +6 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol carnosine +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: ceramide np
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Potential Irritants	ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? niacin Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +18 more

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