PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Face Liquid Sunscreen, SPF 50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 2.4% - 2.9%Dimethicone 0.35% - 0.65%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Neutrogena - Sensitive Skin Face Liquid Sunscreen, SPF 50" can provide 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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

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.

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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.

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.

zinc oxide 2.9%

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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 4.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

For Sunscreen Use Apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure Reapply After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating Immediately after towel drying At least every 2 hours Sun Protection Measures Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.

Source: Walgreens

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?

Dermatone Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50, No Touch Sunscreen Stick, Natural Broad Spectrum SPF, Zinc Formula, Moisturizing, Sunscreen for Face and Sensitive Skin 0.5 oz

Source: Walmart

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

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).

jojoba esters 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

hydrolyzed jojoba esters 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

beeswax 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 2.4% - 2.9%

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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

dimethicone 0.35% - 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

benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 1%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

parfum 0.3% - 0.55%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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

silica 6.9% - 8.5%

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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

caprylyl methicone 4.3% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Silica, Caprylyl methicone, Diisopropyl adipate, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl stearate, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Parfum, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Bht, Trideceth-6, Jojoba esters, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Silica, Caprylyl methicone, Diisopropyl adipate, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl stearate, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Parfum, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Bht, Trideceth-6, Jojoba esters

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WIMJ similarity score		35%	35%	34%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 50	SPF 49	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +12 more	Common: beeswax cetyl dimethicone +2 more Other: octocrylene tocopherol	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate	Common: beeswax dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +6 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +3 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +1 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +14 more	Common: beeswax dimethicone +2 more Other: cera alba glycerin +1 more	Common: beeswax cetyl dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more	Common: beeswax dimethicone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera microcristallina +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +22 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +15 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate Has skin benefit? +4 more	nelumbo nucifera extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +54 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +36 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +48 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +22 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Face Liquid Sunscreen, SPF 50

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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