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Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Non-Greasy SPF 60 Face Sunscreen Stick
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Wax-based anhydrous stick avoids fragrance and preservatives; 15% homosalate plus waxy drag are the main tradeoffs.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
61.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1302 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Wax-based anhydrous stick avoids fragrance and preservatives; 15% homosalate plus waxy drag are the main tradeoffs.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A wax-based anhydrous stick that skips fragrance, alcohol, and preservatives entirely, relying on the brand's four-filter chemical stack. Trade-offs are the inevitable waxy drag and 15% homosalate.
Pros
- Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
- Anhydrous wax base needs no preservatives
- Portable stick format for targeted reapplication
- Tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl palmitate included
Cons
- 15% homosalate raises systemic-exposure concern
- Waxy paraffin/ozokerite base can drag on skin
- Stick coverage is harder to apply evenly
- Filter set is older, not modern long-UVA filters
Who it's for: Travelers or reapplication-focused users wanting a fragrance-free stick and who accept legacy filters with high homosalate.
01 Score breakdown
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 18 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate·Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate·Synthetic Wax·Isohexadecane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Ozokerite·Paraffin·Synthetic Beeswax·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate·Dimethicone·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)·Styrene Acrylates Copolymer·Tocopheryl Acetate·Ascorbyl Palmitate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
14 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
15 6-Naphthalate Pending review