Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 45 Aerosol Sunblock
The Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 45 Aerosol Sunblock is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 17 ingredients (10 low-risk) rates it Great (71/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
8
|
|
Benzophenone-3
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
4
|
|
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant, Masking) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
A
|
Diethylhexyl Malate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent, Uv Absorber) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
7
|
A
|
Isobutane
(Propellant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Trisiloxane
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
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