Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Non-Greasy SPF 60 Face Sunscreen Stick
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.
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, but filter choice matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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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.
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.
Stick
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.
Yes
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 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.
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 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