Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Name: Neutrogena - Sheer Zinc Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Brand: Neutrogena

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Efficacy90/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Colloidal oatmeal0.75% - 1.15%Dimethicone1.7% - 2.1%Zinc oxide21.6

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Product Summary

We believe that "Neutrogena - Sheer Zinc Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

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

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

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 it to be low. 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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy - matt, They find the product's texture to be heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

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).

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 oxide21.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Moisturizing

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, phenyl trimethicone.

Phenyl trimethicone2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Cetyl dimethicone0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

Dimethicone1.7% - 2.1%

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

Glycerin1.3% - 1.6%

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

C12-15 alkyl benzoate7.4% - 9%

Irritation risk: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

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Colloidal oatmeal0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation

Key Actives

Colloidal oatmeal0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation

Dimethicone1.7% - 2.1%

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

Zinc oxide21.6%

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

Phenyl trimethicone2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Glycerin1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Cetyl dimethicone0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

Potential irritants

Phenethyl alcohol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Polyhydroxystearic acid1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

Tocopheryl acetate0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

Glyceryl behenate0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency

Chlorphenesin0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Zinc oxide21.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

C12-15 alkyl benzoate7.4% - 9%

Irritation risk:

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

Octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer4.7% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Styrene/acrylates copolymer2.8% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

Phenyl trimethicone2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

Dimethicone1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Polyhydroxystearic acid1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

Glycerin1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Ethyl methicone1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Cetyl dimethicone0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

Silica1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Colloidal oatmeal0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation

Tocopheryl acetate0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Glyceryl behenate0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

Phenethyl alcohol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency

Sodium chloride0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

Phenoxyethanol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Chlorphenesin0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Phenyl trimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Glycerin, Ethyl methicone, Cetyl dimethicone, Silica, Colloidal oatmeal, Tocopheryl acetate, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice, Glyceryl behenate, Phenethyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

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Key actives

Product Summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What our users say

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Evens skin tone

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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