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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Neutrogena Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.3 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid high-protection oily-skin sunscreen, but it’s a strictly functional drugstore workhorse—not a skincare overachiever. Efficacy is driven by a well-balanced US filter set (3% avobenzone + high UVB filters) with Helioplex-style stabilization and decent film formers, giving reliable broad-spectrum SPF 50 but no meaningful anti-aging or hydrating actives beyond a few trace botanical antioxidants. The matte, silica/starch-heavy base suits acne-prone and oily users, yet the lack of modern filters, barrier-support ingredients, or elegant humectant systems keeps the overall performance in the “good but basic” A Tier-for-protection, B/C Tier-for-skincare zone.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
AvobenzoneHomosalateOctisalateWaterCetyl DimethiconeDimethiconeBisabololAcrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerCapryloyl Glycine
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
OctocryleneSilicaStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSteareth-100Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinatePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolSodium PolyacrylateSteareth-2Polyester-7Ethylhexyl StearateDisodium EDTAPropylene GlycolNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateButylene GlycolMannanXanthan GumBHTTrideceth-6Sarcosine
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Cedrus Atlantica Bark ExtractCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark ExtractPortulaca Oleracea Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
EthylhexylglycerinChlorphenesin
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