Neutrogena Sunscreen
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Sunscreen

Neutrogena Sunscreen

Score

Good 76 out of 100 Low confidence
  • Contains fragrance
  • Contains chemical UV filters
  • May contain traces of 1,4-dioxane

Why it scores 76

Neutrogena Sunscreen scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 12 points Homosalate: The EU's scientific committee found homosalate not safe up to 10% and safe only up to 7.34% in face products. Regulatory
  2. minus 5 points Octocrylene: The EU reviewed octocrylene for potential endocrine-disrupting properties and set new limits in 2022. Regulatory
  3. minus 5 points Fragrance (parfum): A single label term covers an undisclosed mixture. Regulatory

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Sunscreen

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Ingredients

  • Homosalate minus 12 points
    Regulatory The EU's scientific committee found homosalate not safe up to 10% and safe only up to 7.34% in face products. [1]
  • Octocrylene minus 5 points
    Regulatory The EU reviewed octocrylene for potential endocrine-disrupting properties and set new limits in 2022. [2]
  • Fragrance (parfum) minus 5 points
    Regulatory A single label term covers an undisclosed mixture. [3][4][5]
  • Benzyl alcohol minus 0.5 points
    Regulatory Must be named on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) because some people are allergic to it. [4][3]
  • Polyethylene glycols (PEG) and ethoxylates minus 0.5 points
    Strong Ingredients named with PEG, -eth- or -oxynol- can carry trace 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing (IARC Group 2B). [6][7]
  • Chlorphenesin minus 0.5 points
    Regulatory The EU allows it as a preservative up to 0.3% (Annex V). [4]
  • BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) minus 0.5 points
    Regulatory The EU limits it to 0.001% in mouthwash, 0.1% in toothpaste and 0.8% in other products (2022). [1]
subtotal−24

TOTAL 76Good

100 − 24 = 76


GTIN 00086800687900 · 2026-08-05

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Low confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Ingredients

  • 30043843 Beingen® Ura Sheer (not recognized)
  • with Helople® provides superior broad spectrum protecs Against sitin-aging I/VA and burning I/VB rays with a Eightweight (not recognized)
  • clean feel (not recognized)
  • actisalate (5%) (not recognized)
  • helps prevent sunbum (not recognized)
  • if used as directed with other sun eaty skin aging caused by the sun protection measures (se finestions) (not recognized)
  • swallowed (not recognized)
  • apply liberaly 15 minutes before sun exposure (not recognized)
  • reapply: (not recognized)
  • after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating (not recognized)
  • immediately after towel (ching at least every 2 hours Sun Protection Measures Spending i mein the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging To, decrease this risk, limit time in the sun, especialy from 10 am - 2 pm, wear long-sled shit, part, ats, sunglasses, protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun, may stain some fabrics l Inactive Water, Styrene/Aarylates Copolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Polassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Beswax, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Byco, Ethylhexyglycerin, Aluminum Starch Odenysuccinate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/, Dimeticone Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, sodium a royacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/PEG-10/ 15 Grosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Stearate, 68790 86800 loopheryl Acetate, BHT, Trideceth-6, Jojoba Esters Questions? Call toll-free 800-299-4786 or 2415273-8755 (collect wwwneutrogenacom)) (not recognized)
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

30043843 Beingen® Ura Sheer , with Helople® provides superior broad spectrum protecs Against sitin-aging I/VA and burning I/VB rays with a Eightweight, clean feel • Drybenzone tree Drug Facts Active Avabenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), actisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%) Purpose Sunscreen Uses • helps prevent sunbum • if used as directed with other sun eaty skin aging caused by the sun protection measures (se finestions), decreases the isk of skin cancer and Warnings This product kep out of eyes it of welch of chi ren is Stop us and at a doctor no us Kep out of reach of children " swallowed, get medial hep or contact a Poison Control Center right away Directions • apply liberaly 15 minutes before sun exposure • reapply: • after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating • immediately after towel ( ching at least every 2 hours Sun Protection Measures Spending i mein the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging To, decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF I cue 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: • limit time in the sun, especialy from 10 am - 2 pm • wear long-sled shit, part, ats, and sunglasses • children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor other information • protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun • may stain some fabrics l Inactive Water, Styrene/Aarylates Copolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Polassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Beswax, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Byco, Ethylhexyglycerin, Aluminum Starch Odenysuccinate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/ • Dimeticone Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, sodium a royacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/PEG-10/ 15 Grosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Stearate, 68790 86800 loopheryl Acetate, BHT, Trideceth-6, Jojoba Esters Questions? Call toll-free 800-299-4786 or 2415273-8755 (collect wwwneutrogenacom

Sources

  1. Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 of 10 November 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Acid Yellow 3, Homosalate and HAA299

    European Union (Official Journal) · Nov 10, 2022 · Law

    “the use of Homosalate should be restricted to face products (non-spray and pump spray products) only, up to a maximum concentration of 7,34 %.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  2. Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1176 of 7 July 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards the use of certain UV filters in cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Jul 7, 2022 · Law

    “Benzophenone-3 is not safe for the consumer when used as a UV filter up to the current maximum concentration of 6 % in sunscreen products”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  3. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Jul 26, 2023 · Law

    “when their concentration exceeds 0,001 % in leave-on products and 0,01 % in rinse-off products.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  4. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Nov 30, 2009 · Law

    “cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  5. Fragrances in Cosmetics

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Regulator

    fda.gov

  6. 1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics: A Manufacturing Byproduct

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Regulator

    “1,4-dioxane forms as a byproduct during the manufacturing process of certain cosmetic ingredients.”

    fda.gov

  7. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int