PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Non-Greasy Sunscreen Stick

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate 22% - 33%Beeswax 1.5% - 2.2%

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Product summary

We assess that "Neutrogena - Ultra Sheer Non-Greasy Sunscreen Stick" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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 10%

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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

benzophenone-3 3%

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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 stick is formulated with Helioplex and superior broad-spectrum protection from skin-aging UVA rays 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

What does the product description say?

This sunscreen stick is formulated with Helioplex and superior broad-spectrum protection from skin-aging UVA rays and skin burning UVB rays.

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

beeswax 1.5% - 2.2%

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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

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 22% - 33%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 1.6% - 2.4%

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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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Key Actives

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 22% - 33%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

beeswax 1.5% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.45% - 1.05%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

benzophenone-3 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

octyldodecyl neopentanoate 22% - 33%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

polyethylene 4.4% - 6.6%

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Used to thicken the product's texture

silica 4.5% - 6.7%

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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Ingredient list view

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Polyethylene, Silica, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Beeswax, Adipic acid/diglycol crosspolymer, Neopentyl glycol diisostearate, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Bht, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Polyethylene, Silica, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Beeswax, Adipic acid/diglycol crosspolymer, Neopentyl glycol diisostearate, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Bht

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WIMJ similarity score		34%	33%	33%	32%	32%	31%	31%	31%	31%	29%
SPF	SPF 70	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +6 more	Common: beeswax beeswax +3 more Other: glycerin glycerin +2 more	Common: beeswax benzophenone-3 +3 more Other: cetyl dimethicone cetyl dimethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: bifida ferment lysate bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: gluconolactone acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more	Common: octyldodecyl neopentanoate Other: isopropyl myristate zinc oxide	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate phenyl trimethicone
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit?	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	octyldodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +56 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +37 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +11 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? octyldodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +12 more	octyldodecyl myristate Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +15 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Non-Greasy Sunscreen Stick

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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