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32% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 153 in skincare
Sample
67 redditors with explicit opinion · 15 positive · 8 negative · 23 neutral
Score0.408 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 21–47% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Polarizing — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/SkincareAddicts, r/SkincareAddiction, r/acne, r/30PlusSkinCare
Neutrogena · skincare
Polarizing
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 45
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TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Drugstore classic chemical SPF with light dry-touch finish. Reddit's go-to affordable daily sunscreen.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.4 from 158 reviews — that's roughly 85% positive.
On Reddit: 32% of 67 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 52 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
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Direct quotes
What 27 redditors actually said.
Top 3 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/michpilk
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r/30PlusSkinCare
favorite sunscreens that you tend to reach for daily. I’m open to anything!!! Ideally I’d love a tinted sunscreen that does not burn my eyes (looking at you, Neutrogena), that isn’t ORANGE (looking at you La Roche, sorry I’m pale AF), and doesn’t break me out…. But that’s to be d
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u/Additional_Expert766
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r/SkincareAddiction
and full analysis. The only good part for me is that it doesn’t sting my eyes at all which is rare for any sunscreen I’ve tried (Biore, Round Lab Dokdo, Neutrogena) which is how I’m using it now exclusively as an eye sunscreen, until I finally run out and never buy it again. If y
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u/k1ll0ll
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r/acne
a snail mucin serum, use the ordinarys azelaic acid cream, moisturize with vanicream, then lastly I use my Neutrogena acne proof spf 50 sunscreen PM: good molecules azelaic acid wash, tone with Neutrogena hydro boost micellar water, use a snail mucin serum, after letting the seru
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"a snail mucin serum, use the ordinarys azelaic acid cream, moisturize with vanicream, then lastly I use my Neutrogena acne proof spf 50 sunscreen PM: good molecules azelaic acid wash, tone with Neutrogena hydro boost …"
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"and full analysis. The only good part for me is that it doesn’t sting my eyes at all which is rare for any sunscreen I’ve tried (Biore, Round Lab Dokdo, Neutrogena) which is how I’m using it now exclusively as an eye …"
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"3 times a week. In the morning I only wash my face with water and then apply good molecules moisturizer and Neutrogena acne free sunscreen ( this is the only sunscreen I have tried that doesn't burn my skin ) . At thi…"
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"I’m currently using; -cetaphil gentle skin cleanser -the ordinary glycolic acid -Torriden moisturizer -neutrogena sunscreen spf45 for face I occasionally use; -Paula’s choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant -Centella cleansin…"
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"How did you get the Neutrogena sunscreen not to pill?!?? I can't get it not to pill with the recommended 2 fingers length no matter what! If I don't rub it in, then it's a ridiculous white cast :("
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"I swore off Neutrogena sunscreen in the 90s because of pilling. I’m sure they’ve reformulated since then but I don’t bother with them. Other brands have my heart."
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"I had the same issue with this sunscreen (plus I wasn’t a big fan of the fragrance) and switched to Neutrogena Clear Face instead, and it’s working really well for me"
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"Yes I'm a baker haha. I used less when I used BoJ but right now I'm using Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch 70. I just put it on and measured and I use over half a tablespoon."
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"sunscreen so many times without your face feeling suffocated and greasy? And did you still only use the neutrogena cleanser to wash off the waterproof anessa sunscreen? It felt super water resistant to me and I had to…"
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"I would dab a cheap 5% benzoyl peroxide cream (clean&clear or neutrogena) on it before bed for a few nights and try not to touch it. Do a thick layer just on that one spot and try to sleep on your back so it doesn’t w…"
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"| Light Moisturizing Sunblock for Sensitive Skin | Korean Skin Care For arms, chest, etc, wear Sunblock, Neutrogena Sunscreen Lotion Beach Defense SPF 70, Face and Body Sunscreen, Hawaii Reef Act 104 Compliant, Octino…"
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"as per studies. I realized something was wrong when i was TANNING through my SPF 100+ walgreens and Neutrogena sunscreens. For body: copper tone babies 50+, this is not good for face as it is greasy af and can clog po…"
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"brands. Certain things, I just trust using a company that’s being doing it a long time without issues, like Neutrogena. And apparently it’s the mineral sunscreens that had the issue? That’s fine too because I’m brown …"
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"I like the Neutrogena dry touch mineral sunscreen. It won't sting your eyes and it's matte feeling."
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"isn't stripping. I do my best to *not* spend huge amounts of money when I don't have to and I really like Neutrogena's Ultra Light Cleansing oil, *unless* my makeup or whatever isn't coming off fully. (I think the onl…"
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"friendly products. Cerave is a safe option (for cleansers), following up with a gel based moisturiser like neutrogena hydro boost line. U can follow up with a sunscreen during day time as both doxy and later accutane …"
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"💯 Just Neutrogena sunscreen from the drug store, and I saw a big difference in my skin very quickly."
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"Ordinary Balancing and Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin. For moisturizer, I would recommend a gel cream like Neutrogena Hydroboost Water Gel Moisturizer. For the morning, sunscreen is a non negotiable! I highly recommen…"
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"La Roche Pussay moisturer. Sunscreen is a must too! Make sure it's non comedogenic - you can try haru haru sunscreen, Neutrogena or Eucerin sunscreen. Make sure to use micellar water at night to remove the sunscreen. …"
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Youll Grow Out Of Your Acne 28 Yo Still Have Acne
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Why Do I Have To Wear So Much Sunscreen
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