Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45

9/30 Best Ingredients

11/30 Good Ingredients

10/30 Unfavorable Ingredients

3/30 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

bht

Butylated Hydroxytoluene. Antioxidant properties. Studies demonstrate no significant irritation, sensitization, or photosensitization.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396675

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

caprylyl methicone

Caprylyl Methicone. Silicon commonly used as an emollient.
diethylhexyl 2 6 naphthalate

Diethylhexyl 2 6-naphthalate. UV absorber, emollient
dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
ethylhexyl stearate

Ethylhexyl Stearate. Plant oil based skin lubricant

glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
trimethylsiloxysilicate

Trimethylsiloxysilicate. Skin conditioning agent, emollient
vp/hexadecene copolymer

Vp Hexadecene Copolymer. Emollient

Sunscreen Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

avobenzone 3%

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient

Abrasive Ingredients

silica

Silica. Abrasive agent

Cleansing Ingredients

disodium edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676
peg 100 stearate

Peg 100 Stearate. Cleansing Agent
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16011869

trideceth 6

Trideceth. Cleansing agent

Neutral Ingredients

behenyl alcohol

Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
ethylhexylglycerin

Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
fragrance

Fragrance.
sodium polyacrylate

Sodium Polyacrylate. Absorbing agent

styrene/acrylates copolymer

Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
water

Aqua. Water
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

Unfavorable Ingredients

homosalate 10%

Homosalate. Sunscreen ingredient. Endocrine system disrupting potential. Should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24555679
octisalate 5%

Octisalate. Sunscreen ingredient. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16956469
octocrylene 2.8%

Octocrylene. Sunscreen ingredient. Strong allergen, potentially leading to contact dermatitis in children
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20644036
oxybenzone 6%

Oxybenzone. Sunscreen ingredient. Risk of the development of contact or photocontact allergic reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 8043404
butyloctyl salicylate

Butyloctyl Salicylate. Preservative. Potential skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 8565459

ethylparaben

Ethylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy
Source: CAS Number 55406-53-6
methylparaben

Methylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6
propylparaben

Propylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832

Original List of Ingredients:

Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.8%, Oxybenzone 6%, Behenyl alcohol, BHT, butyloctyl salicylate, caprylyl methicone, diethylhexyl 2 6-naphthalate, dimethicone, disodium EDTA, ethylhexyl stearate, ethylhexylglycerin, ethylparaben, fragrance, glyceryl stearate, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, methylparaben, PEG-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, silica, sodium polyacrylate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, trideceth-6, trimethylsiloxysilicate, VP/hexadecene copolymer, water, xanthan gum

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Merchant's description of this product:
Get powerful sun protection without the heavy finish with NEUTROGENA ULTRA SHEER Dry-Touch Sunscreen. This formula uses Avobenzone to help provide advanced protection against damaging UVA and UVB rays, along with Dry-Touch technology for an ultra-light, shine-free finish. This sunscreen is formulated with clinically-proven HELIOPLEX, an advanced sunscreen technology with superior broad-spectrum protection from skin-aging UVA rays and skin-burning UVB rays. Fast-absorbing and waterproof, this non-oily formula is non-comedogenic and PABA-free. read more

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