Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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).

This is the 2nd year that I have used the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 45. I have Normal to Oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin. I am fair and can burn easily.

I think this product is well worth the money, it is quickly absorbed into the skin and has a dry feel. It does not make your skin look greasy and has never caused me to break out. I apply it in the morning and it pretty much lasts me a good 8 hours. The time will vary depending on your sun tolerance, though. It is also conveniently sized to toss in your bag and lasts quite awhile.

Because of a family history of skin cancer (non-fatal, fortunately), I must wear sunblock on my face all the time, even just walking outside in NYC. Since I usually apply sunblock just after shaving, the choice of product is very important.

My dermatologist suggested that I might try this Neutrogena sunblock. It has a very high SPF and blocks the UV A and B rays, and seems to dry up entirely without any evidence that it was ever there.

Apparently they have added an ultra-fine silica powder which contains the greasy look and feel.

In any case, I liked it and it seems to work very well. Unscented, which is good for me too.

This is the best sunblock product that I have ever used. The disappointment is in the packaging. It makes it appear to have more product than exists. Thus it commands an outrtageous price tag. For shame!!!!

This was recommended (well, required really) by my dermatologist for me to use every day. I have always had a problem with other sunscreens leaving my skin feeling oily and slick but it's not a problem with this sunblock. It also has a nice fragrance which is great since I don't want to smell like I should be at the beach. It works well under foundation or powder and it doesn't break out my oily skin. My skin can be sensitive too and I have not had the burning that another reviewer has reported. I highly recommend it.

Consumer Reports (July '07, p. 6) reviews many sunscreens based on both UVA/UVB protection and gave only 1 water-proof sunscreen a double-Excellent rating (equivalent to a two-thumbs up rating) -- this one. Buy it.

Having red hair and very fair skin I wear sunscreen almost every day. I hated that slimy feeling! Now I use Neutrogena Dry Touch and I forget I even have it on. Not only that but because of its fresh scent no one else knows I have it on either.

This is the best sunblock I've ever used. I am especially pleased with it for my face, because there is no shine or greasiness after application, and it does provide 100% protection from burn, in fact, my face does not even tan. It's fabulous!