PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50+

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate 22% - 33%Isopropyl myristate 1.3% - 1.9%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Neutrogena - Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50+" 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

It 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 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

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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The product retails for 112.48A$ in Australia and from 14.00$ up to 31.07$ in the United States.

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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 21.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

With naturally sourced, 100% mineral zinc oxide as its active ingredient, the travel-size mineral sunscreen stick features broad spectrum SPF 50+ sun care to protect against harmful skin-aging UVA and skin-burning UVB rays.

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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

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: isopropyl myristate, octyldodecyl neopentanoate.

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).

isopropyl myristate 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.2% - 7.8%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

isopropyl myristate 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Potential irritants

caprylyl glycol 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

caprylyl glycol 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

isopropyl myristate 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.2% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

polyethylene 4.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken the product's texture

Ingredient list view

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Silica, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Ozokerite, Isopropyl myristate, Adipic acid/diglycol crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Neopentyl glycol diisostearate, Caprylyl glycol, Avena sativa kernel oil, Zinc oxide, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Silica, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Ozokerite, Isopropyl myristate, Adipic acid/diglycol crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Neopentyl glycol diisostearate, Caprylyl glycol, Avena sativa kernel oil

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WIMJ similarity score		44%	42%	27%	27%	27%	27%	26%	26%	24%	24%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	avena sativa kernel oil isopropyl myristate +4 more	Common: avena sativa kernel oil isopropyl myristate +2 more Other:	Common: isopropyl myristate octyldodecyl neopentanoate +1 more Other:	Common: octyldodecyl neopentanoate zinc oxide Other: niacinamide bisabolol +5 more	Common: octyldodecyl neopentanoate zinc oxide Other: niacinamide bisabolol +6 more	Common: octyldodecyl neopentanoate zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +2 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: avena sativa kernel extract ceramide 1 +15 more	Common: octyldodecyl neopentanoate zinc oxide Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +5 more	Common: octyldodecyl neopentanoate zinc oxide Other: beeswax cetyl dimethicone +2 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +6 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: capryloyl salicylic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit?	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit?	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit?	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? lauryl peg-8 dimethicone Has skin benefit? +4 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +7 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	octyldodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? octyldodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +13 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? octyldodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? allantoin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +50 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50+

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Can it cause trouble?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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