NeutrogenaUltra Sheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70Ingredients

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen SPF 70 is a product with 20 ingredients. Contains: Antioxidant - BHT;

Organic score: 15% natural, 75% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - No;

Positive effects

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UV Protection5

Avobenzone (3%) ¹, Homosalate (15%) ², Octisalate (5%) ³, Octocrylene (10%) ⁴, Oxybenzone (3%) ⁵

Softening3

Beeswax ⁷, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate ⁹, Polyethylene ¹⁹

Cleansing2

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate ⁹, Polyethylene ¹⁹

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Chemical fragrances 1

Fragrance ¹³

Petroleum-based 1

Paraffin ¹⁸

Free from: Pore-clogging components, Allergens, Drying alcohols, Fungal acne supporting components, Parabens, Silicones, Sulfates, PEG, Gluten, Coconut,

INCI - Full Breakdown

Avobenzone (3%)

UV Protection

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Homosalate (15%)

Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance

UV Protection

Octisalate (5%)

Roles: Fragrance

UV Protection

Octocrylene (10%)

UV Protection

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Oxybenzone (3%)

UV Protection

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer

Beeswax

Roles: Skin conditioning, Binding, Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizer, Epilating, Film former, Fragrance, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling

Softening

Soothing

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

Hair protection

BHTAntioxidant

Roles: Fragrance, Masking

BHT is a stabilizer and antioxidant. It helps to keep the product fresh for a long time, preventing the oxidization of components. It is stable even in high temperatures, that’s why it’s an essential component in some products. It also protects the skin from free radicals. As for safety, the component isn't researched very well. It’s considered to be safe in low concentrations. But there is still not enough scientific data collected.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Roles: Skin conditioning, Antimicrobial, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

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.

Caprylyl Glycol

Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.