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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 85

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.4% - 0.6%Dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.1% - 0.2%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Neutrogena - Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 85" can offer 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 6.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 0.20% - 0.35%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 4.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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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.

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.

octocrylene 4.5%

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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

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.

benzophenone-3 6%

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This sunscreen is formulated with Helioplex Technology, which offers superior broad spectrum protection from aging UVA rays and 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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

What does the product description say?

Formulated with Helioplex ® Technology, it offers superior broad spectrum protection from aging UVA rays and burning UVB rays.

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

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).

beeswax 2.5% - 3.1%

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

cyclopentasiloxane 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

glyceryl stearate 1.4% - 1.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.4% - 0.6%

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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

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.1% - 0.2%

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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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.25% - 0.45%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

methylisothiazolinone 0.00075% - 0.0015%

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A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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

butyloctyl salicylate 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

silica 4.3% - 5.3%

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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Silica, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Bht, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Disodium edta, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Methylisothiazolinone, Chlorphenesin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Silica, Beeswax, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Bht, Methylisothiazolinone

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	37%	37%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 85	SPF 70	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 39
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +9 more	Common: beeswax beeswax +4 more Other: dimethicone dimethicone +2 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: beeswax beeswax +3 more Other: glycerin glycerin +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +7 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: glycerin tocopherol	Common: beeswax beeswax +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: dimethicone hydrated silica +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: dimethicone tocopherol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: dimethicone glycerin
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? styrene/acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? +60 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? +46 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +46 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +33 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 85

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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