Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Water-Resistant, Hypoallergenic & Non-Greasy Mineral Sunscreen, 3 fl. oz

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You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below. For reference, let’s take a look at how similar this list is to the Aveeno Positively Mineral Sunscreen (also SPF 50). According to this resource, in a clinical trial, this sunscreen was more effective at blocking UVA rays than other mineral sunscreens like Blue Lizard SPF 30+, CeraVe SPF 50 Face (active ingredients: 9% titanium dioxide and 7% zinc oxide), and CeraVe SPF 50 (active ingredients: 9% titanium dioxide and 7% zinc oxide). According to famous dermatologist, Leslie Baumann while tocopheryl acetate is more stable and has a longer shelf life, it’s also more poorly absorbed by the skin and may not have the same awesome photoprotective effects as pure Vit E.

As far as the texture goes, this is marketed as being very lightweight and I’d completely agree with that. Unfortunately, we’re not quite at a place where zinc-based sunscreens can be completely sheer just yet.

In cosmetics, it’s often in products that are supposed to keep your skin matte as it has great oil-absorbing abilities. Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Sunscreen SPF 50 is slightly more expensive than its regular counterpart, though the regular version states that it is suitable for “face and body. It has a nice rose-like scent and can be found in several essential oils such as rose, neroli or geranium. I really liked that the travel sized bottle of the NEUTROGENA® SHEER ZINC® Face and Mineral Sunscreen that I brought actually packs a punch despite the size! INCI is a list of the standardized and internationally accepted names used in the declaration of ingredients on cosmetic and personal care products.

Not only that, I liked how it didn’t have a strong scent to it and is compact and easy to carry around in my purse! This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. My skin veers toward dry most of the time, and, if anything, I wanted this to be slightly richer and more moisturizing.It's a physical (or inorganic) sunscreen that has a lot in common with fellow inorganic sunscreen Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) but a couple of things make it superior even to TiO2. This is a huge pro, as many tinted sunscreens—including my daily go-to that I’ve used for years—only come in one shade that claims to be “universal,” yet often isn’t. Additionally, there’s vitamin E in the mix for antioxidant protection against skin-damaging free radicals that come from UV exposure. At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol.

They also have great emulsion stabilizing properties, and work as high-performance compacting agents for makeup products that come in the form of pressed powders. Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen is the ideal choice for safeguarding your skin against sunburn, premature aging, and the potential for sun damage, all while respecting the sensitivities of your skin.Compared to the pure form it's more stable, has longer shelf life, but it's also more poorly absorbed by the skin. But truth be told, after getting over my ego that somehow being from South East Asia protects me from the UV rays, I brought the NEUTROGENA® SHEER ZINC® Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 and NEUTROGENA® SHEER ZINC® Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 along with me on my latest vacation to Hawaii (Check out more about my trip here). We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. While I can’t say with complete confidence these four shades work on everyone, the two I tried did seem to be versatile (I could’ve gotten away with the light had I wanted to) so I do think the range is fairly inclusive.

It’s safe and gentle, but even more importantly, it’s not a feared-by-everyone-mostly-without-scientific-reason paraben. Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 60+ in a practical 88ml bottle is your trusted companion for sun protection, especially for those with sensitive skin.If you read my review of Aveeno Positively Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, you may remember that that product is very similar to Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50, which also makes it similar to the face version I’m reviewing today. Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen felt great on my crazy sensitive skin, and I didn’t notice any bumps, redness, or irritation—all things I’ve experienced in the past when using other sunscreens. g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. Please refer to the ingredients list on the product packaging for the most accurate list of ingredients. Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Ethyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/leaf/stem Juice, Glyceryl Behenate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.