Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick

NeutrogenaSheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen StickIngredients

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick is a product from Sunscreens category with 14 ingredients. Notable: Zinc Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate. The product is made by Neutrogena, from United States.

Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Cleansing, Softening, Nutrifying, Antiseptic.

Organic score: 21% natural vs 79% chemical.

INCI

1
Zinc Oxide
Bulking agent, Colorant
2
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
3
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
4
Polyethylene
Abrasive, Binding, Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Paraffin
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Silica
7
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Ozokerite
Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [1]: Tocopheryl Acetate
Softening 4: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyethylene, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Cleansing 2: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyethylene
UV Protection 1: Zinc Oxide (21.6%)
Nutrifying 1: Tocopheryl Acetate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Zinc Oxide (21.6%), Isopropyl Myristate
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Isopropyl Myristate
Petroleum-based
Petroleum-based
1 component
Paraffin#5

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Isopropyl Myristate#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#1

Detailed view

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick

#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

#2Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

#4Polyethylene

Origin: chemical
Role: Abrasive, Binding, Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

#5Paraffin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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