neutrogena Sun Fresh SPF 50

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
3. Octocrylene
4. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
5. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
6. Ethylhexyl Triazone
7. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
8. Butylene Glycol
9. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Caprylyl Glycol
13. Chlorphenesin
14. Titanium Dioxide
15. Silica
16. Triacontanyl Pvp
17. Benzyl Alcohol
18. Cetyl Palmitate
19. Stearyl Alcohol
20. Tribehenin
21. Parfum
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Sodium Hydroxide
24. Carbomer
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Magnesium Aspartate
28. Zinc Gluconate
29. Copper Gluconate
30. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Triazone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

C12-15 Alkyl BenzoatePotassium Cetyl PhosphatePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinTitanium DioxideSilicaTriacontanyl PvpBenzyl AlcoholCetyl PalmitateStearyl AlcoholTribeheninParfumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium HydroxideCarbomerDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateMagnesium AspartateZinc GluconateCopper GluconateSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Triacontanyl Pvp

High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Magnesium Aspartate

Magnesium aspartate; water-soluble chelant/conditioner. Use at 1-2%; check chelation efficiency.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Copper Gluconate

Copper gluconate; trace antioxidant/repair agent. Use <0.05%; high levels cause color change/irritation.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

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