Sunscreen
Neutrogena Sunscreen
Score
- 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:
- 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
- minus 5 points Octocrylene: The EU reviewed octocrylene for potential endocrine-disrupting properties and set new limits in 2022. Regulatory
- 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.
Better sunscreen
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Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Blue Lizard No fragrance · No ethoxylated ingredients Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35 Cetaphil · 3 fl oz No fragrance · No chemical UV filters Score 99 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Hydrating mineral sunscreen spf50 CeraVe · 75 mL No fragrance · No homosalate Score 96 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Zinc Oxide 23.4% Sunscreen SPF 50 Thinkkids No chemical UV filters · No ethoxylated ingredients Score 95 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Mineral Suncare Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Spray Native No fragrance · No chemical UV filters Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sunscreen
Ingredients
- Homosalate minus 12 points
- Octocrylene minus 5 points
- Fragrance (parfum) minus 5 points
- Benzyl alcohol minus 0.5 points
- Polyethylene glycols (PEG) and ethoxylates minus 0.5 points
- Chlorphenesin minus 0.5 points
- BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) minus 0.5 points
100 − 24 = 76
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)
- Homosalate (10%) (high concern)
- actisalate (5%) (not recognized)
- Octocrylene (10%) Purpose Sunscreen Uses (moderate concern)
- 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)
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
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“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
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“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
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“when their concentration exceeds 0,001 % in leave-on products and 0,01 % in rinse-off products.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products
“cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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fda.gov
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1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics: A Manufacturing Byproduct
“1,4-dioxane forms as a byproduct during the manufacturing process of certain cosmetic ingredients.”
fda.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int