Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 — Efficacy 4.1/5.0, Safety 3.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
3.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid drugstore sunscreen with good UVA/UVB coverage but dragged down by fragrance and basic chemical filters. Efficacy score of 4.1 reflects strong broad-spectrum protection from 3% avobenzone (stabilized by 10% octocrylene) plus high UVB filters, dry-touch matte finish via silica and starches, but lacks premium Tinosorb or Uvinul filters for superior photostability and elegance; trace vitamin E adds minimal antioxidant benefit.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
AvobenzoneHomosalateOctisalateWaterDimethiconeCetyl DimethiconeAcrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerDimethicone/Peg-10/15 CrosspolymerTocopheryl Acetate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
OctocryleneStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerSilicaPotassium Cetyl PhosphateBeeswaxCaprylyl MethiconeGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearateCaprylyl GlycolAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateBehenyl AlcoholXanthan GumSodium PolyacrylateHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersDisodium EdtaEthylhexyl StearateBhtTrideceth-6Jojoba Esters
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Benzyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinChlorphenesinFragrance
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