Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 70, 3 Ounce

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I’ve been looking for EXACTLY THIS – European sunscreen manufacturers have access to many of the same chemical UV protecting ingredients that the dumb-dumb US FDA still hasn’t approved (grumble grumble) – I’ve been dying to try LRP as many of my European friends swear by it. As a bonus, people who apply their sunscreen in multiple layers tend to receive better protection overall! I used it for two summers doing ecological field work in Texas, and it works extremely well at preventing burning and tanning (when used correctly, etc etc). I think you need to spend some time reading EWG review on sunscreens and the indication that Oxybenzone is linked to women with endometriosis. I still wear a hat because we all know no sunscreen protects 100%, but most importantly, my skin has actually gotten clearer.

I’m aware of EWG’s stance on this and other skincare ingredients and definitely respect your or anyone else’s decision to avoid any substance that makes you uncomfortable. That’s almost three times the UVA protection, if not more, because I think it’s calculated exponentially. I emphasised in my post that the LRP sunscreens I’m referring to are the European versions with Mexoryl. I think this is actually a good thing--it ensures that you apply enough product to cover your whole face in a good layer, instead of spreading it too thin.You’ll only find the word Helioplex on Neutrogena sunscreens, but the actual ingredients in Helioplex can be found elsewhere. I’m not at all opposed to using North American products, as there are some pretty amazing products out there. No one has been burned as long as we make sure to re-apply as indicated and even if we slack on the re-application, only my youngest got a little pink (After 3 hours in the water).

Since using this product there is no thickness of heavy lotion to deal with, nor getting into my eye often enough to sting, plus covers me perfectly and it truly does it's job. The main drawback of the Watery Essence is that it doesn’t protect that well against UVA-I because the filters are skewed towards UVA-II, but the Avobenzone and Mexoryl in the LRP covers the entire spectrum. Benefitting from non-greasy feels, water-resistant properties, and high protective factors, to keep your skin looking happy and healthy, Neutrogena’s sunscreens are versatile, diverse and convenient, ideal for holidays and stay-cations alike.

It definitely has a white-cast problem when applying, but does settle, since it’s a combo physical/chemical sunscreen, and the overall feel is greasy. Do not use if: Your skin is sensitive to chemical UV filters, silicones, silica, or anything else in the ingredients list.