Neutrogena

Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 50+

Exceptional broad spectrum UV protection.

Hybrid Chemical DominantCream
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Skin Type Match

25%

Sensitizing · Drying · Fragranced

Pros
  • Strong UV protection
  • No drying alcohols
  • No essential oils
Cons
  • Contains synthetic fragrance
  • High irritation risk
  • Worsens skin dryness
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labelled SPF 50+ maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, supported by a potent combination of high-efficacy UVB filters.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent, continuous broad-spectrum coverage is achieved through a multi-filter system with robust overlapping UVA I and UVA II absorption profiles.
Sweat Resistance
The product contains significant film-forming infrastructure but lacks a verified water resistance claim in the provided data.
Visible Light
The formulation lacks iron oxides or pigmentary-grade minerals necessary to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Formulated with a high concentration of multiple chemical UV filters, specifically octocrylene and avobenzone, which can trigger irritant reactions.
Pore Clogging
The formulation contains several mildly comedogenic ingredients, including cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, ceteth-20, and steareth-20, present at moderate to low concentrations.
White Cast
Contains Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) at position 6 and nano Titanium Dioxide, both of which scatter visible light and cause moderate cast on deeper skin.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

HomosalateChemical · UVB
Laboratory studies indicate homosalate may act as an endocrine disruptor by interfering with hormone systems [1.1].
OctocryleneChemical · UVB/UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
AvobenzoneChemical · UVA I/UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
OctisalateChemical · UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
BisoctrizoleHybrid · Broad Spectrum UV
Ethylhexyl TriazoneChemical · UVB
Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.
BemotrizinolChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Titanium DioxideMineral · UVB/UVA II
Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier
May contain trace heavy metal impurities like arsenic and lead but cosmetic grade material is strictly regulated to remain within safe food grade limits [2.8].
Sodium Potassium Aluminum SilicatePowder · Sensory Modifier
Diisopropyl AdipateOil Based · Solvent
Potassium Cetyl PhosphateAnionic · Emulsifier
PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Triacontanyl PVPSynthetic Polymer · Film Former
Cetyl AlcoholWax · Thickener
Glyceryl StearateNonionic · Emulsifier
HydroxyacetophenoneSynthetic · Antioxidant
Whilewidelyconsideredsafeandnon-sensitizingbytheCIR, rarecasereportsofallergiccontactdermatitisfromcosmeticproductshavebeendocumented[1.1].
SilicaMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier
Vitamin E AcetateVitamin · Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba EstersFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
PEG-75 StearateNonionic · Emulsifier
PEG compounds may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable carcinogens created as byproducts during the ethoxylation manufacturing process [1.7].
DimethiconeSilicone · Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Ceteth-20Nonionic · Emulsifier
May contain trace amounts of dioxane and ethylene oxide which are probable carcinogens as byproducts of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [1.10].
FragranceSynthetic · Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
Steareth-20Nonionic · Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated compound it may be contaminated with trace amounts of dioxane and ethylene oxide which are probable human carcinogens formed during the manufacturing process [2.1].
Acrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerSilicone · Film Former
As a silicone based copolymer it may contain trace amounts of cyclic siloxanes such as D4 and D5 from the manufacturing process which are monitored due to environmental persistence and toxicity concerns [2.1].
Disodium EDTAEDTA · Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Jojoba EstersFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Sodium HydroxideBase · pH Adjuster