Neutrogena
Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Methylisothiazolinone, fragrance, oxybenzone, BHT, and PEG-100 stearate make this one of the most problematic formulas on both sensitization and health-safety axes.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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47.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1531 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Methylisothiazolinone, fragrance, oxybenzone, BHT, and PEG-100 stearate make this one of the most problematic formulas on both sensitization and health-safety axes.
01 The score breakdown
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
A dated SPF 70 chemical-filter cream stacked with oxybenzone, fragrance, BHT, and methylisothiazolinone. The high homosalate load and aggressive preservative system make it one of the least sensitive-skin-friendly options in the lineup.
Pros
- High SPF 70 from a four-filter avobenzone-based stack
- Includes feverfew and bisabolol-adjacent botanical soothers
- Oil-free cream finish aimed at facial wear
- Vitamin E (tocopherol) included as antioxidant
Cons
- Contains oxybenzone, a high-concern legacy UV filter
- Methylisothiazolinone is a known potent sensitizer
- Added fragrance plus BHT raise irritation risk
- UVA coverage relies solely on avobenzone
Who it's for: Buyers wanting maximum labeled SPF in a familiar drugstore cream and who are not reactive to fragrance, oxybenzone, or MI preservatives.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (2.8%), Oxybenzone Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Water·Styrene Acrylates Copolymer·Silica·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)·Beeswax·Caprylyl Methicone·Cetyl Dimethicone· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Sodium Polyacrylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer·Ethylhexyl Stearate·Dimethicone·Xanthan Gum·Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew (pending review)·Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice (pending review)·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Disodium Edta· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Trideceth-6· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Glycine Soja Seed Extract·Methylisothiazolinone·Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (2.8%), Oxybenzone LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
05 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
06 6-Naphthalate Pending review
19 Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew Pending review
20 Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice Pending review
23 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.