Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 50: Dermatocare review
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 50 is non-tinted, built on 1 mineral filter, with no new-gen or old-gen chemical filters. It covers UVB and UVA, but not Blue light, Visible light, Infra-Red, or Pollution Support. It is suitable for combination/normal, oily, and dry skin for following skin concern- ageing, blackheads, pigmentation (with a layer of foundation), and acne. We could not find In-vivo / In-vitro test data for SPF and PA ratings on the brand website. Brands are welcome to contact us to update this. Pregnancy compatible.
Overview
Skin type Combination/Normal, Oily, Dry
Skin concern No skin issues(18-25 years), Fine lines/Wrinkles, Blackheads/Pores, Uneven dull skin, Melasma/PIH/Tanning, Red pimples
Key Ingredients Zinc Oxide
Specs Premium, Fragrance Free, Has silicone
Coverage We could not find tests, UVB, UVA
Life stage
Formula highlight
- New generation chemical filters - None
- Old chemical filters - None
- Mineral filter - Zinc Oxide 21.6%
- Not Tinted
- Soothing ingredients - Colloidal Oatmeal, Feverfew (Chrysanthemum Parthenium) Juice
- Hydrating ingredient - Glycerin
- Antioxidant ingredient - Tocopheryl Acetate
Keep in mind
- Does not cover IR, blue light, visible light or pollution.
- Prone to stubborn pigmentation? Add a layer of foundation on top of this sunscreen to protect against visible and blue light.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Compatible - Free from ingredients flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Apply a coin-sized amount as the final step of your morning skincare routine before makeup, and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors. For detailed tips on amounts, reapplication, and ingredient pairing, read our Sunscreens Guide.
Ingredient list
Active Ingredients Zinc Oxide (21.6%) (Sunscreen) Inactive Ingredients Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Ethyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Colloidal Oatmeal, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Glyceryl Behenate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Source: https://incidecoder.com/products/neutrogena-sheer-zinc-face-dry-touch-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-50
Date: 30 August 2026
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