Neutrogena Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF50

22 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

• Zinc Oxide

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for colour.

• Caprylyl Glycol

  Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

• Ethyl Methicone

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A silicone-type emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, slippery glide as you spread it.

  listed as “Ethyl Methicone (8 Mpa.S)”

• Sodium Chloride

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Common table salt, used here mainly to adjust the thickness of the formula. It can also act as a bulking agent to add body, and shows up in oral care products. On labels it's simply salt.

• Phenoxyethanol

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

• Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a silicone-based ingredient that conditions the skin and works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. In practice it gives the product a smooth, silky glide as it goes on.

• Chlorphenesin

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling as bacteria and other organisms try to grow in it.

• Phenethyl Alcohol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

  listed as “Phenylethyl Alcohol”

• Water

  Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

• C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  listed as “Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate”

• Butyl Methacrylate/Methyl Methacrylate/Methacrylic Acid/Styrene Crosspolymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

  Humectant (holds moisture)

  This is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That helps keep the product from drying out.

• Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A silicone-based emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It also conditions skin and can lift away dirt and oil.

  listed as “Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone (Hlb 5)”

• Dimethicone

  Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

• Phenyl Trimethicone

  Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a silicone that conditions skin and hair and cuts down on foaming. As an occlusive it forms a layer that helps hold in moisture, and it gives a smooth feel.

• Polyhydroxystearic Acid

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

  listed as “Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw)”

• Glycerin

  Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

• Silica

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

  listed as “Silicon Dioxide”

• Cetyl Dimethicone 25

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Triethoxycaprylylsilane

  Binder (holds the formula together)other

  A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.

• Feverfew

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Glyceryl Dibehenate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Glyceryl Dibehenate is an emollient that softens and smooths the way skin feels. It helps give the product a smoother feel on the skin.

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=54a3b677-4510-4191-8386-ccdd10ccfcaa

Retrieved

5 August 2026

Market

United States

Formulation date

Not recorded

Version

v1 of this U.S. formulation

Verification confidence

High

Entries recorded

22

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