Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Neutrogena - Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid with Vitamin E" can offer reliable sun protection. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

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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Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

titanium dioxide 26% - 39%

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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

zinc oxide 10% - 15%

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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

iron oxides 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The face sunscreen with SPF is formulated to easily layer under makeup, each shade has neutral undertones that blend smoothly to complement your natural skin tone while guarding against sun-induced signs of aging including wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, and discoloration.

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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

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The face sunscreen with SPF is formulated to easily layer under makeup, each shade has neutral undertones that blend smoothly to complement your natural skin tone while guarding against sun-induced signs of aging including wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, and discoloration.

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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

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

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 3% - 4.5%

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

dimethiconol 0.35% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

dimethicone crosspolymer 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

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dimethicone 3% - 4.5%

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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

titanium dioxide 26% - 39%

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Works for: Sun protection

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sorbitan sesquioleate 0.45% - 1.05%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

isopropyl palmitate 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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titanium dioxide 26% - 39%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 10% - 15%

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

unknown 0% - 0%

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The ingredient is not recognized

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Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Unknown, Water, Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dimethicone, Isopropyl palmitate, Isononyl isononanoate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Sodium chloride, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol, Aluminum hydroxide, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Stearic acid, Xanthan gum, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		44%	43%	41%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 36	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 44
Key ingredients	dimethicone dimethiconol +2 more	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +9 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide +1 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +5 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: beeswax diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: beeswax butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +3 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +4 more
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Potential Irritants	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +15 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +10 more	c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more

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Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid with Vitamin E

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Evens skin tone

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