Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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 toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Its s dtrange texture not mattifying
Ingredients
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Zinc oxide21.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideOctyldodecyl neopentanoate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePolyethylene~4.2–6.2%
Paraffin~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinSilica~2.5–3.7%
Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ozokerite~1.5–2.3%
Isopropyl myristate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateAdipic acid/diglycol crosspolymer~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneNeopentyl glycol diisostearate~0.45–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIngredient list view
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, Tocopheryl acetate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NeutrogenaSheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+YOUR PRODUCT | AveenoSensitive Skin SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick | Poofy BrandAveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin SPF 50 Sunscreen Stick | CeraVeMineral Sunscreen Stick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 36% | 33% |
| Price | $9.61 | $8.84−$0.77 | — | $8.97−$0.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | — | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Neutrogena - Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 11.99$ up to 13.12$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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