Neutrogena
Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70 - 6.7 fl oz
SPF 70
Our score 80.0 / 100 Fragrance, benzyl alcohol and 10% octocrylene add sensitization concerns. Silicone, silica and film formers support spreading and setting; actual finish is uncertain.
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.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
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
Where to buy it
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80.0
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1397 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Fragrance, benzyl alcohol and 10% octocrylene add sensitization concerns. Silicone, silica and film formers support spreading and setting; actual finish is uncertain.
The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 29 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Water· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Styrene Acrylates Copolymer·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate· Benzyl Alcohol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Silica·Glyceryl Stearate·PEG-100 Stearate·Dimethicone·Caprylyl Glycol·Synthetic Beeswax· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer·Behenyl Alcohol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Xanthan Gum·Chlorphenesin·Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer·Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters·Disodium EDTA·Sodium Polyacrylate·Ethylhexyl Stearate· BHT Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Jojoba Esters·Trideceth-6
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
09 Benzyl Alcohol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
19 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.