Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 45, 3 Fluid Ounce (88 ml)

by Neutrogena

Product Features

• Breakthrough in sun protection--waterproof, sweatproof, rubproof
• Parsol 1789 protects skin from UVA rays (which cause premature signs of aging) and UVB rays (which cause sunburn)
• Dry Touch technology to provide an ultra-light, non-shiny finish
• Lightweight sunblock absorbs quickly; fresh, clean scent
• Please read all label information on delivery

Product Description

UVA/UVB Protection with Parsol 1789. Ultra-light, clean feel. Fast-absorbing, leaves skin soft and smooth. Light, fresh scent. Dermatologist recommended suncare. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock is a breakthrough in sun protection. It protects with Parsol 1789 - advanced broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection - and combines it with Dry Touch technology to provide an ultra-light, non-greasy shiny finish. This lightweight sunblock absorbs quickly and has a light, fresh scent. The non-oily formula is enriched with anti-oxidant vitamins A, C, and E to help fight against environmental damage. Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection with Parsol 1789. Waterproof, sweatproof, resists rubproof. Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores). Light, fresh scent. PABA-free.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008IHO4
• Item model number: 68795
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good sunscreen for the price but there is better protection, June 2, 2005

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This review is from: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 45, 3 Fluid Ounce (88 ml) (Health and Beauty)

While most sunscreens these days protect against sunburn, did you know that very few of them actually protect against photodamage? Photodamage is the damage that the sun does to your skin symptoms of which are brown spots, wrinkles and such.

Only two sunscreen ingredients protect against the long UVAI rays that cause photodamage; zinc oxide and Parsol 1789. Zinc Oxide protects a broader range of these rays than does Parsol 1789. This sunscreen has Parsol 1789 (Avobenzone). It's good, and certainly offers more photo damage protection than most, but a sunscreen with zinc oxide would be better still. Zinc Oxide is also less irritating, it's even found in some baby care products. Because Parsol 1789 is a chemical rather than a physical sunscreen like Zinc Oxide, some may experience irritation with Neutrogena Dry Touch.

This Neutrogena goes on very smooth and dry and you can't even tell you are wearing suncscreen. This is very nice, although it does have a bit of a scent which I don't like (I would prefer it be non scented, I don't like smelling like soap-Neutrogena, are you listening?). All in all, for the money this is good sunscreen for either your face or your body and it is particularly good for oily skin as it will make your skin seem less oily.

But if you are willing to spend a bit more money, check out a zinc oxide sunscreen such as Skinceuticals Ultimate 30 which offers a bit more protection and is less irritating (zinc oxide is less irritating that Parsol 1789). And most certainly at least get a sunscreen with Parsol 1789 such as this one.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great, UVA protection, September 7, 2006

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Chuck Darwin (Alameda, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 45, 3 Fluid Ounce (88 ml) (Health and Beauty)

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock is a good product, but its high SPF rating may fool some users into believing they are safe from sun over-exposure. That's because the SPF rating refers only to the product's ability to block UVB rays, and not the much more damaging UVA rays that penetrate beneath the surface of the skin. UVB rays are more generally associated with sunburn, but 80% of the increased cancer risk and wrinkling caused by sun exposure ("photodamage") is actually caused by UVA. This product contains a only one UVA blocker, avobenzone ("Parsol 1789"). The best sunscreens will contain more than one UVA blocker. Look for products that also contain ecamsule, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or PABA, all of which also block or protect from UVA. Ecamsule is the best of the "chemical" UVA blocks, which are absorbed into the skin and change the way sunlight interacts with skin cells. Ecamsule was approved recently by the FDA, and ecamsule-containing products will hit the US market in fall 2006. Some people are sensitive to PABA, so many sunscreens are advertised as "PABA-free," but if you are not sensitive to PABA it is effective against UVA. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are considered "non-chemical" UVA blockers. Instead of being absorbed and interacting with the skin, they sit on top of the skin and reflect the UV rays.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overall sunblock, July 20, 2005

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A. Law (CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 45, 3 Fluid Ounce (88 ml) (Health and Beauty)

I wasn't going to try this at first because I thought it might be "weak" because the packaging looks really pretty and delicate - more like face cream than sunblock. I only tried it because I received a "buy one get one free" coupon - and I was pleasently surprised! This is the only sunblock I use now. It isn't greasy, dries quickly, is relatively water/sweat resistant, and really blocks the sun.

I used it when I went kayaking and it saved me from a painful burn. The areas that I didn't apply the sunblock carefully are burnt and peeling. The neat part is you can see my fingermarks on the areas that I carelessly slapped some sunblock on and that proves how well this product can work (if used properly).