According to this resource, in a clinical trial, this sunscreen was more effective at blocking UVA rays than other mineral sunscreens like Blue Lizard SPF 30+, CeraVe SPF 50 Face (active ingredients: 9% titanium dioxide and 7% zinc oxide), and CeraVe SPF 50 (active ingredients: 9% titanium dioxide and 7% zinc oxide). Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer, phenyl trimethicone, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, dimethicone, glycerin, polyhydroxystearic acid, ethyl methicone, silica, cetyl dimethicone, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol, glyceryl behenate, sodium chloride, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, chlorphenesin, phenethyl alcohol, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, caprylyl glycol, cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer, tocopheryl acetate, chrysanthemum parthenium (feverfew) flower/leaf/stem juice. As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive).

And both products are very similar to Aveeno Positively Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, which also contains the exact same concentration of zinc oxide (21. But truth be told, after getting over my ego that somehow being from South East Asia protects me from the UV rays, I brought the NEUTROGENA® SHEER ZINC® Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 and NEUTROGENA® SHEER ZINC® Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 along with me on my latest vacation to Hawaii (Check out more about my trip here).It is often dissolved in a volatile carrier fluid that evaporates from the skin leaving a nice, flexible film with great water, oil and abrasion resistance, oxygen permeability, and long-lasting cosmetic effect. If preferred our Healthcare practitioners are available if you wish to talk to them on 1300 367 283 free of charge.

Even though the texture is a bit thick, what matters is that it does the job and strangely enough, because of the thick texture, it actually feels like it's doing something! I do look slightly Caspery after applying this sunscreen, but I think it’s worth it because of the other benefits it provides. This oil-free, non-comedogenic face sunscreen lotion won't sting eyes so it is ideal for daily protection. These include: Amodimethicone, Behenoxy Dimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Copolyol, Dimethiconol, Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone. Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Dry-touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is a mineral based sunscreen that provides high broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection whilst being gentle on skin. From fragrances, parabens, phthalates, dyes and irritating chemicals, this gentle, water-resistant face sunscreen won't sting your eyes.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a mineral sunscreen with Purescreen naturally sourced 100% zinc oxide technology. I have Indian skin, so this does leave a somewhat obvious white cast, HOWEVER, this has given me more protection than any sunscreen i have ever used! It is good for sun protection but after repeated applications it leaves a very noticeable white cast. I’ve noticed certain brands like Thinksport label their zinc oxide as “non-nano” so I wondered if there were only two types of zinc oxide: nano-sized and non-nano. There has been some healthy controversy surrounding them due to a few studies finding paraben presence in breast tumours and breast tissue.It is a polymer (created from repeating subunits) molecule and has different molecular weight and thus different viscosity versions from water-light to thick liquid.