PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant and Non-Greasy Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 70

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate 1.2% - 1.8%Dimethicone 1.7% - 2.5%

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Product summary

We believe that "Neutrogena - Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant and Non-Greasy Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 70" 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 sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 0.00% (declared), avobenzone 0.00% (declared), octisalate 0.00% (declared), homosalate 0.00% (declared) and octocrylene 0.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. 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 can the product work for?

Sun protection

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

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 2.8%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

homosalate 15%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Anti-aging

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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 1.2% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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: dipotassium glycyrrhizate.

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: beeswax, dimethicone.

dimethicone 1.7% - 2.5%

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

beeswax 5.5% - 8.2%

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

cetyl dimethicone 2.8% - 4.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Key Actives

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 1.2% - 1.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

dimethicone 1.7% - 2.5%

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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

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

parfum 0.4% - 0.9%

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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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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 15%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Beeswax, Bht, Caprylyl methicone, Cetyl dimethicone, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Dimethicone, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glyceryl stearate, Methylisothiazolinone, Peg-100 stearate, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Silica, Sodium polyacrylate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Trideceth-6, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Water, Xanthan gum

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SPF	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 100	SPF 60	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	beeswax benzophenone-3 +7 more	Common: beeswax benzophenone-3 +5 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour glycerin	Common: beeswax benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other:	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: benzophenone-3 benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: tocopherol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate hydrated silica	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: dimethicone homosalate +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide 3 +5 more
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Potential Irritants	polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +7 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant and Non-Greasy Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 70

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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