Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 — Efficacy 3.9/5.0, Safety 4.1/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.1 / 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
AvobenzoneHomosalateOctisalateTocopheryl Acetate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
OctocrylenePotassium Cetyl PhosphateBeeswaxAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersBhtTrideceth-6Jojoba Esters
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Fragrance
What Each Ingredient Does
Avobenzone
UVA filter 3%
Homosalate
UVB filter 10%
Octisalate
UVB filter 5%
Octocrylene
UVB filter + photostabilizer 10%
Water
Solvent base
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Film former
Silica
Mattifying agent
Dimethicone
Silicone emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Emulsifier
Benzyl Alcohol
Preservative
Beeswax
Emollient thickener
Caprylyl Methicone
Silicone emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifier
Peg-100 Stearate
Emulsifier
Cetyl Dimethicone
Silicone conditioner
Caprylyl Glycol
Humectant preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative booster
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Oil absorber
Behenyl Alcohol
Thickener emollient
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Film former
Xanthan Gum
Thickener stabilizer
Sodium Polyacrylate
Thickener
Chlorphenesin
Preservative
Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer
Emulsifier thickener
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%) Purpose : Sunscreen Inactive Ingredient s: Water, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Fragrance, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bht, Trideceth-6, Jojoba Esters

Frequently Asked

Is Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 worth it?

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 scores 3.9 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Solid) and 4.1 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. 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% octocry

What are the key active ingredients in Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55?

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 as potential irritants: Fragrance. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-05-12. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.